Geography- case study-CZ- rising sea levels- East Anglia Flashcards
1
Q
Name two settlements which are threatened
A
Overstrand and Happisburgh
2
Q
What percent of East Anglias salt marsh could be lost by 2050?
A
22%
3
Q
What year did East Anglia suffer terrible storm surges and how many died?
A
1953,
300 people
4
Q
How much does the Norfolk broads area make as a popular tourist attraction?
A
Over £5 million
5
Q
What will be at risk from flooding?
A
Large areas of the lower Thames estuary (affecting industry, housing and farm land)
Valuable agricultural land
Salt marshs
The Norfolk broads
6
Q
What is being used to protect East Anglia?
A
Thames barrier
Managed retreat
Deliberate flooding (to allow salt marshes to reform)
7
Q
What is causing the increased erosion rates?
A
Rising sea level
