Withernsea DME resources
Withernsea DME resources
The resources below have been developed to support teacher and students using the Internet Geography Coastal Management DME for AQA GCSE Geography paper 3.
An application has been made to secure funding to extend the coastal defences at Withernsea on the Holderness Coast. The resources below support students investigating the Withernsea Coastal Defences decision-making exercise.
The map below provides an overview of the proposed location of the coastal defences along with information on the existing coastal defences and the impact of coastal erosion in this area.
The image above shows the coastal defences to the south of Withernsea. These include a seawall, wooden groyne and rock armour.
The image below shows the coastal defences at Withernsea and their down-drift impact.
Withernsea – Terminal Groyne Effect
Below is a 360 image captured at Golden Sands Holiday Park.
Golden Sands Holiday Park, Withernsea
This image shows the leisure park to the south of Withernsea. The application for funding will protect this area of coastline.
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