Hard Engineering and Coastal Protection - GCSE AJ

What is the role of engineers in coastal protection?

• To design and implement structures to prevent erosion and weathering of the coast

• To remove sand from beaches

• To increase wave activity

• To plant trees

Which of the following is a reason why coastal areas might need protection?

• To increase tourism.

• To prevent erosion and damage.

• To build more roads.

• To reduce local population.

How do sea walls protect the coast?

• They deflect wave energy

• They reflect wave energy

• They dissipate wave energy

• They absorb wave energy

Why is it important to refer to specific parts of a photo when discussing coastal protection?

• To provide clear evidence

• To make the photo look better

• To confuse the reader

• To avoid answering the question

Which term means the wearing away of rock without movement?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Transportation

What is NOT a hard engineering method of protecting coasts?

• Sand dune construction

• Rip rap

• Groynes

• Sea wall

Which method allows certain areas of the coast to erode?

• Hard engineering

• Soft engineering

• Managed retreat

• Coastal reinforcement

What is the main goal of hard engineering?

• To enhance natural beauty

• To control coastal erosion and weathering

• To promote tourism

• To increase erosion

What is the main structural feature of sea walls?

• Flat surface

• Curved design

• Transparent material

• Wooden construction

How do gabions protect the coast?

• They dissipate wave energy

• They absorb wave energy

• They reflect wave energy

• They deflect wave energy