management options

Question 1

hard engineering

Answer 1

Hard engineering: is usually very expensive and not very pretty. Examples= groynes and ripraps

Question 2

soft engineering

Answer 2

soft engineering: is when they build up beaches with sand replenishment schemes. can be expensive, though it makes the coast look better and must be conistently maintained. Examples= beach nourishment and beach scraping

Question 3

discourage building and development

Answer 3

this is a long term measure. it needs coperation of local, state and national governments. and is often unpopular with locals.
Examples= Exmouth

Question 4

do nothing

Answer 4

this may be possible in lowely populated areas but is nearly impossible in highly populated areas.
Examples=between exmouth and carnarvon and exmouth which are both towns with limited development though there is some for tourists.

Question 5

what are the four magement options

Answer 5

HSDD
hard engineering
soft engineering
disourage building and development
do nothing