Hard Engineering Strategies Quiz

Hard Engineering Strategies Quiz

9th - 12th Grade

15 Qs

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Hard Engineering Strategies Quiz

Hard Engineering Strategies Quiz

Assessment

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Geography

9th - 12th Grade

Easy

Created by

Brian Kratz

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of hard engineering strategies?

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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