Increasing risks of coastal recession and coastal flooding (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What is the UK government's policy on compensation for homes lost to coastal erosion?
What is the UK government's policy on compensation for homes lost to coastal erosion?
They do not pay compensation
Which economic consequence affects coastal property owners?
Which economic consequence affects coastal property owners?
Difficulty of getting insurance
What type of amenity value is impacted by coastal recession?
What type of amenity value is impacted by coastal recession?
Access, roads & paths
Which social consequence involves financial burden when communities must move?
Which social consequence involves financial burden when communities must move?
Costs of relocation
What health impact is specifically mentioned as a social consequence of coastal recession?
What health impact is specifically mentioned as a social consequence of coastal recession?
Stress
Which environmental consequence involves damage to natural areas along the coast?
Which environmental consequence involves damage to natural areas along the coast?
Loss of coastal ecosystems & habitats
What happens to coastal protection infrastructure as an environmental consequence?
What happens to coastal protection infrastructure as an environmental consequence?
Failing sea defences
What are environmental refugees in the context of coastal areas?
What are environmental refugees in the context of coastal areas?
Communities forced to abandon homes
Which natural process creates environmental refugees by contaminating water supplies?
Which natural process creates environmental refugees by contaminating water supplies?
Saltwater incursion into freshwater
How many people were displaced by climate-related events between 2008 and 2016?
How many people were displaced by climate-related events between 2008 and 2016?
Around 5 million people