EQ4- Steart marshes Bridgewater coastal management

Question 1

What coastal management strategy is being used at steart marshes, Bridgewater?

Answer 1

Soft engineering
-To protect this coastline, freshwater wetlands were created.
-This protects homes and businesses from rising sea levels.

Question 2

How much did the freshwater wetlands at Bridgewater cost?

Answer 2

£21million

Question 3

What is an advantage of the freshwater wetlands at bridgewater?

Answer 3

-Provides habitat for a mix of wetland wildlife including otters.
-Acts as a nature reserve

Question 4

What is a disadvantage of the wetlands at bridgewater?

Answer 4

Loss of land and some farmers had to give up their land ☹️