8GE01 - Coasts 4.1 (Portballintrae)

What are the hard engineering approaches used in PBT?

• Groynes, sea walls

• Beach nourishment and dune regeneration

• Managed retreat and zoning

• Environmental impact assessments

What is typically a significant consequence of using hard engineering approaches in coastal management?

• They are economically costly and alter physical processes and systems

• They are inexpensive and easy to maintain

• They enhance the natural beauty of the coast

• They require no governmental approval

What is the approximate population of Portballintrae?

• 500

• 734

• 800

• 1000

When was the small fishing pier in Portballintrae originally built?

• 1760

• 1830

• 1895

• 1970

When was the small fishing pier in Portballintrae upgraded?

• 1760

• 1830

• 1895

• 1970

What significant development occurred in Portballintrae in the 1970s?

• Establishment of a historic museum

• Rapid growth with construction of second homes

• Introduction of a large fishing industry

• Development of a commercial port

How much does a 3 bedroom bungalow approximately cost in Portballintrae?

What is the primary geological feature of Portballintrae that affects its coastal processes?

• Volcanic activity

• Reworked glacial sands

• Coral reefs

• River deltas

Why has Leslie's Pier been a focus in engineering efforts at Portballintrae?

• It attracts tourists

• It is a historical monument

• It diffracts incoming waves, focusing energy on the bay's center

• It provides shelter for boats

What has been a significant consequence of the longshore drift in Portballintrae?

• Increased fish populations

• Sediment accumulation in the bay

• Removal of sediment towards the east of the bay

• Development of new sand dunes