Coastal management. Soft and hard engineering.
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- Q1What is an example of soft engineering in coastal management?GroynesSeawallsBeach nourishmentRock armour30s
- Q2Which of the following is an example of hard engineering in coastal management?Dune regenerationBeach nourishmentSeawallsManaged retreat30s
- Q3Which coastal management approach involves using vegetation to stabilize the shoreline?BreakwatersSeawallsRock revetmentsDune regeneration30s
- Q4What is the purpose of constructing groynes in coastal areas?To create a recreational area for beach activitiesTo enhance marine biodiversityTo act as a barrier against wave erosionTo trap sediments and build up beaches30s
- Q5Which of the following is an example of a soft engineering method used in coastal management?Rock revetmentsSeawallsBreakwatersBeach nourishment30s
- Q6What is the purpose of constructing a seawall in coastal management?To enhance surfing opportunitiesTo create a habitat for marine wildlifeTo promote beach tourismTo protect coastal areas from wave erosion and flooding30s
- Q7What is the main purpose of utilizing rock armour in coastal management?To direct longshore drift in a specific directionTo create a natural habitat for marine speciesTo dissipate wave energy and reduce erosionTo enhance recreational opportunities along the coast30s
- Q8What is the purpose of implementing managed retreat in coastal management?To build artificial islands for coastal protectionTo construct barriers to prevent erosionTo nourish beaches with additional sandTo allow the shoreline to naturally change and move inland30s
- Q9Which coastal management approach involves creating offshore barriers to reduce wave energy and erosion along the shoreline?Dune regenerationBreakwatersManaged retreatRock revetments30s
- Q10What is the primary purpose of planting vegetation along coastal areas in dune regeneration projects?To enhance the aesthetic appeal of the coastlineTo stabilize sand dunes and prevent erosionTo attract tourists and promote beach activitiesTo create a natural barrier against incoming waves30s
- Q11What is an example of soft engineering for coastal management?Rock armorBeach nourishmentGroynesSeawalls30s
- Q12Which of the following is an example of hard engineering for coastal management?SeawallsDune regenerationBeach nourishmentManaged retreat30s
- Q13What is the purpose of using groynes in coastal management?To absorb wave energy and reduce erosionTo trap sediment and build up the beachTo redirect wave energy and protect the coastTo provide habitat for marine life30s
- Q14Which of the following is an example of managed retreat as a coastal management strategy?Beach nourishment to replenish sand on eroded beachesConstructing seawalls to protect the coast from erosionAllowing a coastal area to naturally erode and moving development further inlandBuilding groynes to trap sediment and build up the beach30s
- Q15What is the purpose of dune regeneration in coastal management?To dredge sand from offshore and replenish eroded beachesTo stabilize sand dunes and provide natural coastal protectionTo construct seawalls and breakwaters for coastal defenseTo redirect river flow to prevent coastal erosion30s