Hard And Soft Engineering (Coastal)

Question 1

Hard: Sea wall

Answer 1

Wall that constructed parallel to the coastline to protect it from erosion

+Not much space us needed for construction, it’s durable
-expensive, unattractive

Question 2

Hard: Gabions

Answer 2

Rocks that are held in mesh cages and placed in areas to prevent erosion

+Relatively cheap
-not very strong, mesh can change, unnatural

Question 3

Hard: Groynes

Answer 3

Wooden or rock structures built out at right angles into the sea

+Allows the beach to build up
-costly to build and maintain

Question 4

Hard: Rock Armour

Answer 4

Human placed rock used to protects cluffs and absorb the energy from waves

+east to maintain, relatively cheap
-unsafe, needs regular maintenance