Human Interevntion In Coastal Landscapes

Question 1

Why intervene (3)

Answer 1

Reduce rates of coastal erosion
Limit the likelihood of coastal flooding
Protect coastal habitats and ecosystems

Question 2

Why is coastal protection important (2)

Answer 2

Around 50% the world’s population lives within 60km of a coast
75% of all large cities are on the coasts

Question 3

Environmental agency criteria for indetifying sections of coast to protect (5+)

Answer 3

The number of households at risk
Likely impact on agriculture
Likely impact on the environment + habitats
Whether erosion is affecting local infrastructure + transport
The cost

Question 4

What is traditional intervention (4)

Answer 4

Human intervention at the coast
Taking direct action along relatively short sections of coastline
Aim = stop or slow down erosion or reduce the risk of coastal flooding
Include hard and soft engineering

Question 5

Sustainable approach what (3)

Answer 5

Holistic
Take a longer- term view
Typically focus on a sediment cell

Question 6

Aim of sustainable approach (2)

Answer 6

To consider the entire coastal zone
Achieve a balance between natural processes and human needs