Hard And Soft Engerneering

Question 1

Hard engineering

Answer 1

Used to prevent erosion,and flooding.it is highly visible man-made structures used to stop or disrupt natural processes. These are expensive, short term solutions often have a negative impact on the environment eg dredging

Question 2

Soft engineering

Answer 2

-works with nature to protect rather than prevent processes.
- It uses ecological principles -eg planting trees (aforestation) therefore less of a negative impact on the environment
- cheap
- longer lasting
-more sustainable