Case Study: Hard Engineering (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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How much did the Morecambe coastal defence scheme cost between 1989 and 2018?
How much did the Morecambe coastal defence scheme cost between 1989 and 2018?
£30 million
What length of coastline is protected by the Morecambe and Heysham coastal defence scheme?
What length of coastline is protected by the Morecambe and Heysham coastal defence scheme?
8.5 km
How much rock armour was installed along the Morecambe promenade and sea walls?
How much rock armour was installed along the Morecambe promenade and sea walls?
436,000 tonnes
Approximately how many breakwaters were built and how much limestone was used in total?
Approximately how many breakwaters were built and how much limestone was used in total?
10 breakwaters, just under 1 million tonnes
How much did the sea wall replacement project cost between 2015 and 2018?
How much did the sea wall replacement project cost between 2015 and 2018?
£11 million
How many homes and commercial properties does the new sea wall protect?
How many homes and commercial properties does the new sea wall protect?
11,400 homes and 2,246 properties
What are the dimensions of each gabion cage used in the coastal defence scheme?
What are the dimensions of each gabion cage used in the coastal defence scheme?
2m × 1m × 1m
What environmental designations does Morecambe Bay hold?
What environmental designations does Morecambe Bay hold?
SSSI and SAC
How much sand was added to the beach as part of the beach nourishment programme?
How much sand was added to the beach as part of the beach nourishment programme?
89,000 tonnes
What does 'hold the line' mean as a coastal management strategy?
What does 'hold the line' mean as a coastal management strategy?
Maintain the current coastline position