Sussex coast Flashcards
1
Q
What is happening in sussex in history
A
Thousands of acres lost past 10000 years
2
Q
What are the four management plans for the selsey coasat.
A
Do nothing
Managed Retreat
Keep existing lines of defense
Advance existing lines of defense
3
Q
Provide two examples of hard engineering solutions at Selsey
A
Sea wall
Groyne
4
Q
Provide two examples of soft engineering solutions at Selsey
A
Beach nourishment
Managed natural retreat
5
Q
How much is at cost for Selsey
A
3.1 million pounds
6
Q
How many people are at risk
A
200 people
7
Q
Where are shingles being accumulated
A
Near the east selsey beach
8
Q
What has the environment agency decided to do
A
Decided to move back coastline 50 meters. Lose 5 hecatres of land, used to spend 500000 pounds a year replenishing shingles there.
