do nothing, hold the line, advance the line, retreat the line Flashcards

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do nothing

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let the coast take its course

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hold the line

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Keep the coastline at its present position by maintenance and building as required

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advance the line

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Define a line in the seaward direction and build up to it by reclamation

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retreat the line

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Let natural processes slowly move the coastline back to a line which can be more readily stabilised

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how to advance the line

A

BEACH NOURISHMENT

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hold the line methods

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groynes, sea walls, sand dunes

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