Case study of a contrasting coastal landscape beyond the UK: risks and opportunities for human occupation, evaluation of human responses (resilience, mitigation, adaptation)
You need one detailed non-UK coastal case study. Use it to show how people face coastal risks, exploit opportunities, and respond through resilience, mitigation, and adaptation.
Real World
In the Maldives, the government has invested in artificial coral reefs and elevated stilted homes, while simultaneously lobbying internationally to cap global warming — combining adaptation and mitigation because the islands average just 1.5 m above sea level.
Exam Focus
Distinguish clearly between resilience, mitigation, and adaptation in your answer — using all three terms correctly gains AO2 credit for conceptual understanding.
Essay Framework
Use PEEL to structure every paragraph. Tap each step for guidance and an example.
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