What is the primary purpose of hard engineering strategies?

Hard Engineering Strategies Quiz

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To protect coastal areas from flooding and erosion
To improve the appearance of the coastline
To increase natural beach formation
To encourage tourism
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are hard engineering strategies mainly used in economically valuable areas?
They prevent erosion in all coastal areas
They protect important infrastructure and businesses
They increase biodiversity
They blend well with the natural environment
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a common hard engineering strategy?
Groynes
Sand dune regeneration
Beach nourishment
Managed retreat
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do recurved sea walls help reduce erosion?
They reflect wave energy back into the sea
They block all incoming waves
They absorb water and let it drain slowly
They trap sand to build up the beach
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one major disadvantage of sea walls?
They are very expensive to construct
They require little to no maintenance
They are made of wood, which decays quickly
They increase tourism on the beach
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main function of groynes?
To hold back waves during storms
To trap sediment moved by longshore drift
To act as a barrier against high tides
To reflect wave energy away from cliffs
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one advantage of groynes?
They help maintain wide beaches, which attract tourists
They allow sediment to move freely along the coast
They require no maintenance once installed
They prevent waves from reaching the shore
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