Human Impact On The Landscape Flashcards
What is the aim of coastal management?
To protect from erosion of coastal flooding.
What are the 4 main options in coastal management?
Do nothing
Hold the line
Advance the line
Managed retreat
Do nothing
A choice, not laziness
Chosen when land is not valuable
The most sustainable option
Hold the line
Maintaining the current coastline
Advance the line
Moving the shoreline out into the sea
Usually involves sediment/beach expansion
Managed retreat
Controlled sacrifice of land
Observe and monitor
Define hard engineering
Involves artificial (often concrete), ma made structures - designed to interfere with natural coastal processes.
Define soft engineering
Involves a softer, more environmentally friendly approach. It often uses natural materials and tries to work with natural processes. It is sustainable.
