Minehead

Question 1

what are the two management strategies being used at Minehead

Answer 1

• hard engineering
• soft engineering

Question 2

what are some examples of hard engineering at Minehead

Answer 2

• curved sea wall -> reduce impact of waves and protects against flooding and erosion
• groynes -> buildup of wider beach
• rip rap
• stepped revetments

Question 3

whats the height of the sea wall at Minehead

Answer 3

0.6m

Question 4

what are some examples of soft engineering at Minehead

Answer 4

• managed retreat
• beach nourishment

Question 5

how much has the management strategies at Minehead cost

Answer 5

over £13 million

Question 6

how much did beach nourishment raise the beach by at Minehead

Answer 6

2m

Question 7

how many rock groynes were used at Minehead

Answer 7

4

Question 8

what management strategy is being used at Porlock and the Warren

Answer 8

managed retreat after cost/benefit analysis

Question 9

what land lies behind the Warren

Answer 9

golf course and farm land

Question 10

what landform is now at Porlock as a result of managed retreat

Answer 10

salt marsh

Question 11

What are the benefits of protecting butlins?

Answer 11

£300 million generated
4,000 jobs for the local community
1.5million tourists