Coastlines are now increasingly managed by holistic integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What is ICZM primarily used for?
What is ICZM primarily used for?
Planning & coordinating coastal resource use
Which zone must be managed according to ICZM principles?
Which zone must be managed according to ICZM principles?
The entire littoral zone
What type of management should coastal plans adopt to allow for policy changes?
What type of management should coastal plans adopt to allow for policy changes?
Adaptive management
Who introduced Shoreline Management Plans in England & Wales?
Who introduced Shoreline Management Plans in England & Wales?
DEFRA
What happens under the 'Do Nothing' strategy?
What happens under the 'Do Nothing' strategy?
Existing defences collapse naturally
Which strategy is used at Sheringham?
Which strategy is used at Sheringham?
Hold the Line
What is built under the 'Advance the Line' strategy in Dubai?
What is built under the 'Advance the Line' strategy in Dubai?
Artificial breakwaters
Which factor considers local opinions when determining coastal policy?
Which factor considers local opinions when determining coastal policy?
Attitudes & pressure from communities
What does an EIA assess regarding water movement?
What does an EIA assess regarding water movement?
Impact on sediment flow & marine ecosystems
Why are community reactions to coastal management usually significant?
Why are community reactions to coastal management usually significant?
Strong attachment to place