Approaches to managing risks associated with coastal recession and flooding (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What defines hard engineering in coastal management?
What defines hard engineering in coastal management?
Construction of man-made features
Which hard engineering strategy is most expensive per metre?
Which hard engineering strategy is most expensive per metre?
Sea walls at £5000 per m
What is the main purpose of rip-rap at the base of sea walls?
What is the main purpose of rip-rap at the base of sea walls?
To protect from undercutting & scour
How do groynes work to protect the coastline?
How do groynes work to protect the coastline?
They prevent LSD & encourage deposition
What is the cost of beach nourishment?
What is the cost of beach nourishment?
£10 per m³
What effect do offshore breakwaters have on waves?
What effect do offshore breakwaters have on waves?
Force waves to break offshore
What is the primary purpose of cliff drainage?
What is the primary purpose of cliff drainage?
To reduce mass movement risk
What is a major weakness of dune stabilisation?
What is a major weakness of dune stabilisation?
Powerful storms can undo it easily
What is a key benefit of managed retreat?
What is a key benefit of managed retreat?
It avoids construction costs
What material are revetments made from?
What material are revetments made from?
Stone, timber or interlocking concrete