A Level Geography: Study Figure 2. Describe the Factors That Have Made the Costal Areas Shown Attractive for Development.

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Exam Question: Study Figure 2. Describe the factors that have made the costal areas shown attractive for development. (10 marks) Figure 2a shows a Liquid Natural Gas Terminal in Wales. Developing the area to access this would provide jobs and a source of income for local people, and this could also help to improve the services in the area due to the multiplier effect when people gain more money to spend in the area. If there are buildings or industries nearby that use natural gas, the fact that there is a gas terminal is nearby will save money as it will not be needed to transport it from farther away. The area is a good place for development due to the natural harbor there, which means that oil tankers, ferries, boats etc., use the deep water there. The area is also rather sheltered, which would reduce erosion of the coast, meaning that buildings there would have a lower chance of being damaged. Also, the land is flat which means that it will be easier to build on. Figure 2b is a good place to build on for many reasons. One reason is that the land is very flat which means that it is easier to build hotels, and the land is also close to the beach, which means that more people are likely to visit. The beach is also clean and sandy, so it will be nicer to do some activities like sunbathing and swimming. The sea is good for boats, watersports, jet-skiing etc. The climate of the area also helps, as warmer weather is more attractive for tourists, meaning that they would be more likely to visit. The area is also near to Miami, which is a popular city to visit, which would encourage people to go

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