What is a valid criticism of this defence?

They restrict access to the beach

Which best describes managed retreat?

The removal of coastal management to allow areas to flood.

Which of these is NOT a technique used to stabilise or renew a sand dune?

Replanting glasswort (halophyte)

What is a valid criticism of beach nourishment?

Must be repeated regularly as sediment is eroded.

How do groynes protect the coast?

Build up sediment between the groynes which absorbs energy

Which of the following best describes the term soft engineering?

management working with natural processes to reduce erosion

Until recently how has much of the money for coastal management in the Maldives been spent?

protection of urban and tourism development

Why is it important to maintain mangrove swamps?

They act as a natural defence against erosion and flooding

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Coastal Management

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1
Which of the following is a type of hard engineering?
Rock Armour
Beach Nourishment
Dune regeneration
Managed Retreat
2
Which is NOT a reason the mangroves are being destroyed in the Maldives?
They are cut down so shrimp farming can take place
They are cut down do their wood can be used for building
They are used for charcoal production
They are popular with tourists
3
Name the following type of coastal defence
Sea Wall
Flood Gate
Groyne
Rock Armour
4
Which of these is NOT a reason why sand dunes are a very effective coastal defence?
They protects low lying areas from flooding
They absorbs the wave energy
They stop longshore drift
They protect prevent erosion
5
What type of engineering has taken place here?
Managed Retreat
Sand Dune Regeneration
Beach Nourishment
Marsh Creation
6
What is a valid criticism of this defence?
They cause increased flooding
They are very heavy
They restrict access to the beach
They are unpopular with farmers
7
What type of defence has been adopted here?
Beach Nourishment
Gryones
Managed Retreat
Dune Regeneration
8
Which best describes managed retreat?
Plant vegetation encouraged to create dunes
The removal of coastal management to allow areas to flood.
The adding of sand to the beach
The adding of defences to allow the creation of salt marshes
9
Which of these is NOT a technique used to stabilise or renew a sand dune?
putting down old christmas trees
sand replenishment
fencing off areas
Replanting glasswort (halophyte)
10
What is the groyne at Seaford called?
Splash dance
Splash end
Splash groyne
Splash point
11
What is a valid criticism of beach nourishment?
Must be repeated regularly as sediment is eroded.
It stops natural processes continuing
It is aesthetically unpleasing to tourists
Reduces amount of sediment being transported to other areas
12
How do groynes protect the coast?
They stop coastal flooding
Build up sediment between the groynes which absorbs energy
They absorb the energy of the waves
They reflect the energy of the waves
13
Which of the following best describes the term soft engineering?
management working with natural processes to reduce erosion
Managing the wider coastal zone in terms of its people
Management designed to halt erosion of the land
Man made structures that are designed to stop erosion
14
What is the name given to holistic coastal management?
ICMZ
CZIM
ICZM
ZCMI
15
What is the cost of annual beach nourishment and regrading at Seaford?
500,000
25,000
50,000
£250,000
16
Until recently how has much of the money for coastal management in the Maldives been spent?
on vulnerable isolated communities.
protection of urban and tourism development
on sustainable management of traditional income sources.
On the outer lying isolated islands.
17
Why is it important to maintain mangrove swamps?
They encourage tourism
They needed for charcoal production
They are breeding grounds for mosquitos
They act as a natural defence against erosion and flooding

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