Coastal Management: Lyme Regis - Case Study (AQA GCSE Geography): Quizzes
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What is hard engineering in coastal management?
What is hard engineering in coastal management?
Using artificial structures
What is a major disadvantage of sea walls?
What is a major disadvantage of sea walls?
They create strong backwash
What negative effect do groynes have?
What negative effect do groynes have?
They starve beaches further down
What are gabions filled with?
What are gabions filled with?
Rocks
What does managed retreat create that protects the land behind?
What does managed retreat create that protects the land behind?
Marshland
Lyme Regis is in the heart of which heritage coastline?
Lyme Regis is in the heart of which heritage coastline?
Jurassic Coast
How much does tourism generate per year in Lyme Regis?
How much does tourism generate per year in Lyme Regis?
£800 million
What type of rock forms the strong base layer in Lyme Regis?
What type of rock forms the strong base layer in Lyme Regis?
Limestone
How many steel pins were used in the winter 2003 emergency project?
How many steel pins were used in the winter 2003 emergency project?
1000
How much shingle was used for beach nourishment in Phase 2?
How much shingle was used for beach nourishment in Phase 2?
75,000 tonnes
How much did Phase 4 of the Lyme Regis scheme cost?
How much did Phase 4 of the Lyme Regis scheme cost?
£20 million
How often does the beach need to be replenished?
How often does the beach need to be replenished?
Every 3 years
What was the total cost of the Lyme Regis scheme?
What was the total cost of the Lyme Regis scheme?
Over £30 million