1.1.9 - coastal processes are a vital context for human activity

Question 1

what is a positive impact of coastal processes on humans?

Answer 1

TOURISM:
- multiplier effect
- jobs provided
- aesthetics
-FDI

Question 2

what is an example of toursim due to coastal processes on humans?

Answer 2

pembrokeshire coast

Question 3

how many visitors does pembrokeshire coast attract annually?

Answer 3

7 million

Question 4

what negative impacts does tourism bring due to coastal processes on humans?

Answer 4

• tourism is dependent on the level of development
• negative environmental impacts (litter, pollution)
• social exclusion and not contributuing to local economies

Question 5

how do coastal processes affect humans negatively?

Answer 5

• economic loss due to properties placed on the coastline
• danger to life (rockfalls etc)
• local economic instability as buildings wont get insured

Question 6

what is a cost-benefit analysis?

Answer 6

evaluates the financial investment is worthwhile - maximise benefits by reducing costs

Question 7

what is managed retreat?

Answer 7

• where solutions are engineered to the coastal threat, that are specific to that problem

Question 8

what are some coastal defences?

Answer 8

• sea walls
• groynes
• rock armour
• beach nourishment
• offshore breakwater

Question 9

what is an example of rock armour? did it go well?

Answer 9

llantwit major implemented rock armour by blasting shales
- gave properties on the coastline more security
- BUT - expensive and did not work in the long-term