Soft Engineering (AQA A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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What does soft engineering work with?
What does soft engineering work with?
Natural systems like beaches, dunes & salt marshes
What does beach nourishment replace?
What does beach nourishment replace?
Sediment lost through longshore drift
What is longshore drift?
What is longshore drift?
Waves transporting material along the coast
Main cause of sand dune damage?
Main cause of sand dune damage?
Vegetation removal from grazing or trampling
Why is marram grass effective for dune regeneration?
Why is marram grass effective for dune regeneration?
Deep roots stabilise sand
What are blowouts?
What are blowouts?
Sand carried inland when vegetation is lost
What happens to defences in managed retreat?
What happens to defences in managed retreat?
Abandoned/left to deteriorate or breached
What does managed retreat create?
What does managed retreat create?
Salt marsh that absorbs wave energy
What does land-use management change?
What does land-use management change?
How people use at-risk coastal areas
What does 'do nothing' approach question?
What does 'do nothing' approach question?
If all coastlines should be protected