Coastal management Flashcards
1
Q
Why do coasts need to be managed
A
because they are constantly changing and many people live near the coast so they need to be protected from erosion
2
Q
Sediment cell
A
self-contained stretch of coastline. sediment does not leave or join the cell, it is a closed system
3
Q
Shoreline management plan
A
the plan for managing coasts
4
Q
Why do we have to look at the whole cell before making a change
A
one change could affect the rest of the cell
5
Q
4 thing that could be done about the coast
A
Hold the line
advance the line
managed retreat
do nothing
6
Q
what are the two solution if holding the line or advancing the line is chosen
A
hard and soft engineering
