7.1 Questions

7.1 Questions

1. Describe how the settlement pattern of Australia is related to issues in the coastal environment.
Some of the issues in the coastal environment caused by settlement pattern of Australia include pollution, tourism and recreational pressures, population growth, coastal rivers and lagoons, introduced plants, influencing decision-making and inappropriate development.


2. Why is the sustainable development of the coastline the aim of coastal management strategies?
All these issues has had a negative impact on the coastline therefore having a sustainable coastline means that it will improve these issues.

3. What trend has been labelled sea change?
The trend that has been labelled sea change is the process where overdevelopment and rapid growth of coastal areas occur due to the current Australian trend for people to move from large cities to smaller coastal town and villages where the lifestyle is more relaxed.

4. Describe one government response to sea change
Some town along the east coast of Australia have imposed residential caps

5. Select four of the geographical issues facing the coastal environment presented in this unit. For each issue identify the human actions that cause the issue
i. Pollution: the increase of urban development has led to an increase of pollution
ii. Population growth: overdevelopment and rapid growth of coastal areas
iii. Inappropriate development: a lot of inappropriate building has been built around the coastal environment mainly of the view.
iv. Tourism and Recreational Pressures: Humans increase the population during holidays placing pressure on the infrastructure and the environment surrounding the area.

6. What role do geographers play in developing management solutions to issues in coastal environments?
Geographers role in developing management solutions to issues in coastal environments is to find out what has changed now by referring to the past and how can it be improved in the future.
7.
B) The construction of these buildings is a great advantage for me. The beautiful view is absolutely stunning. I’ve been living here for about 5 years and so far I feel like a millionaire. The only problem about living here is that there will be an increase number of tourism in the holidays which can ruin your trip to the beach as there are too many people. Overall, I really enjoy living here and probably stay here till I die.