A tourist is someone who who travels to a different place from where they live for a holiday

A dock is an area in a harbour or port where ships go to be loaded, unloaded or repaired

A lagoon is a shallow area of water that is protected from the ocean by a natural feature such as a sandbar or coral reef

A national monument is a place or building preserved by government because of its historic, scenic or scientific importance

Coasts and tourism

Geography

This unit links to 'Global trade: How do we get our stuff?' by understanding how coastal development and jobs are linked to trade and travel. 

This unit develops the idea of land use in 'Farms and factories: where does our food come from?' and revisits briefly 'Settlements: Where do people live and why?' in considering coastal settlements, and also builds on the idea of sustainable travel explored in 'Sustainable world: Does it matter how we live?'.

Coasts: what happens where the land meets the sea?

A {{}} is someone who travels to a different place from where they live for a holiday.

{{}} is an area in a harbour or port where ships go to be loaded, unloaded or repaired.

{{}}  is a shallow area of water that is protected from the ocean by a natural feature such as a sandbar or coral reef.

Venice was forced to ban cruise ships from its centre in 2021.

Lighter weight cruise ships now have to dock at other ports nearby.

Cruise ships damaged the lagoon around Venice.

visitors spend money in cafes and restaurants 

cruise ships are allowed to release untreated sewage into the ocean 

Cruise ships bring lots of tourists to an area. Which of these impacts is good for the locals?

The lagoon in which city is now recognised by UNESCO as a national monument and must be protected?

A {{}} is the natural home or environment of an animal, plant or other organism.

Mangroves can stand in soft, wet soil because of their strong...

The Great Barrier Reef is the biggest coral reef and is located just off the coast of {{}}

Coral reefs are home to approximately {{}} of the ocean’s species.

An estuary is the area of a river just before it reaches the ocean, where fresh and {{}} mix. 

Litter, sewage and chemicals all can damage fragile coastal ecosystems

Global sea temperatures have risen and have bleached coral reefs.

Coral reefs can be damaged when people step on them or anchor on them 

Match the coastal threat to its definition.

Starter Quiz