Coastal Management (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What are the two primary aims of coastal management?
What are the two primary aims of coastal management?
Defence vs flooding & protection vs erosion
Which major cities are particularly vulnerable to rising sea levels?
Which major cities are particularly vulnerable to rising sea levels?
London, Hull & Middlesbrough
What is saltwater intrusion in rivers?
What is saltwater intrusion in rivers?
Seawater mixing w/ fresh water pushed up
What does managed retreat involve?
What does managed retreat involve?
Allowing natural erosion to continue
What does soft engineering use for defence?
What does soft engineering use for defence?
Natural coastal systems like beaches/dunes
Which materials are used in hard engineering?
Which materials are used in hard engineering?
Concrete, boulders, wood & metal
Which structures are examples of hard engineering?
Which structures are examples of hard engineering?
Sea walls, revetments & groynes
What benefit does beach nourishment provide?
What benefit does beach nourishment provide?
Maintains natural buffer, costs < sea walls
When is hard engineering typically justified?
When is hard engineering typically justified?
When high-value infrastructure is at risk
Which historical record documented coastal village losses?
Which historical record documented coastal village losses?
Domesday Book