Physical Landscapes

Question 1

What is a social impact that the cocker mouth river management scheme had (bad & good)

Answer 1

+ Homes & businesses feel safer

- disruption to residents during construction

Question 2

What is a economic impact that the cocker mouth river management scheme had (bad & good)

Answer 2

+ self- closing barriers have no operational costs

- total £4.4 mill cost of scheme

Question 3

What is an environmental impact that the cocker mouth river management scheme had (bad & good)

Answer 3

+ area by river cocker is designated a site of special scientific interest
- extreme weather in 2015 overtopped flood walls

Question 4

How much does a sea wall cost

Answer 4

£6 mill

Question 5

How much does rock armour cost

Answer 5

£200,000 per 100m

Question 6

How much do groynes cost

Answer 6

£150,000 each

Question 7

How much do sand dunes cost

Answer 7

£200 per 100m

Question 8

How much does beach nourishment cost

Answer 8

£500,000 per 100m