Eastbourne

Where is Eastbourne?

• East Sussex

• Surrey

• Cornwall

• Hampshire

Which of the following strategies did Eastbourne use to protect themselves from the sea? Tick all that apply.

• Groynes

• Sea wall

• Rock armour (revetments)

• Beach nourishment

Which of the following strategies is the MOST expensive to build?

• Sea wall

• Beach nourishment

• Groynes

• Rock armour

Which strategy is the most natural strategy that doesn't involve constructing man-made structures?

• Groynes

• Sea wall

• Beach nourishment

• Rock armour

Why did Eastbourne need to build new sea defences? Tick all that apply.

• Sea level rise is going to increase the flood risk

• Previous groynes were damaged and no longer effective

• There were no defences

• The cliffs were collapsing near the town centre

How much did it cost to build Eastbourne's sea defences?

• £300 million

• £500 million

• £1999 million

• £13 million

Eastbourne is a popular tourist destination. Which strategy has the advantage of creating a walkway or promenade for locals and tourists to walk along?

• Sea wall

• Groynes

• Beach nourishment

• Rock armour

Which of the following is an advantage of using rock armour to defend the coast?

• It does not fit in with the local geology

• It is relatively cheap and easy to maintain

• Can be very obstructive (gets in the way)

• Interrupts longshore drift

How do groynes work to protect the coastline from the sea?

• Reduces longshore drift leading to a bigger beach

• Provide a barrier that waves break onto

• Breaks waves up and reflects them back into the sea

• They maintain a natural looking beach

Which of the following in a disadvantage of beach nourishment?

• Relatively cheap and easy to maintain

• Blends in with existing beach

• Increases tourist potential by creating a bigger beach

• Needs constant maintenance as destructive waves remove sediment