What is one reason humans are naturally drawn to coastlines?

The Dynamic Battle Between Land And Sea: Understanding Coastal Erosion

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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The static nature of coastlines
The absence of waves
The lack of economic activity
The meeting point of land and sea
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary cause of coastal erosion?
Waves
Chemical weathering
Tides
Ocean currents
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do waves contribute to coastal erosion?
By depositing sediment
By reducing wind speed
By dissolving rocks
By exerting pressure and carrying sediment
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is coastal erosion a concern for human development?
It threatens existing infrastructure
It creates new land for development
It reduces the number of beaches
It increases the cost of living
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one economic impact of coastal erosion?
More recreational areas
Higher property values
Increased tourism
Loss of jobs and economic activity
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common hard engineering solution to coastal erosion?
Planting mangrove forests
Beach nourishment
Relocating infrastructure
Building seawalls
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a potential downside of hard armoring solutions like seawalls?
They are environmentally friendly
They are inexpensive
They can worsen erosion elsewhere
They absorb wave energy
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