WEEK 5 - coastal management Flashcards
1
Q
How can the coast be managed?
A
The coast can be managed through hard and soft engineering. Hard engineering works against the coast
e.g. sea walls, groynes.
2
Q
how does soft engineering work with the coast?
A
Soft engineering works with the coast e.g. managed retreat, gabions.
3
Q
how many meters is The Holderness eroding each year?
A
2m due to boulder clay.
