3.5 - Managing the coastline profile

Question 1

Define hard engineering

Answer 1

Make physical change to the coastline using resistant materials. High economic value areas

Question 2

Define soft engineering

Answer 2

Using natural systems for coastal defence

Question 3

Name the four options for management

Answer 3

Do nothing
Retreat
Hold the line
Advance the line

Question 4

Two types of CBA (Cost benefit analysis)

Answer 4

Tangible and Intangible

Question 5

Define tangible (CBA)

Answer 5

Coast and benefits are known and can be given monetary value (building costs)

Question 6

Define intangible (CBA)

Answer 6

Costs can be difficult to assess but are important (visual and psychological impact)