Costal Protections Flashcards
1
Q
Why should we protect the coast?
A
- protect peoples lives and properties
2. keep tourism alive
2
Q
Recurved sea wall
A
reflects a wave away from the coast
3
Q
Groynes
A
wooden barriers constructed at right angles to the beach to stop processes like LSD from occuring. Therefore, reducing the rate of erosion.
4
Q
Gabions
A
Rocks and boulders are encased in wired mesh. absorbs energy from the waves
5
Q
Rip Rap
A
boulders that are placed at the base of a cliff or beach to dissipate the energy of the waves
6
Q
beach nourishment
A
beaches are made higher and wider by importing sand and shingle to an area affected by longshore drift
