Coastal Management Strategies and Impacts

Coastal Management Strategies and Impacts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Science, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial covers hard engineering methods in coastal management, focusing on sea walls, rock armor, gabions, and groins. Each method's advantages and disadvantages are discussed, including social, economic, and environmental impacts. The video concludes with additional resources for further learning.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a primary advantage of sea walls in coastal management?

They provide a sense of safety and security.

They enhance the natural beauty of the coastline.

They are inexpensive to build.

They promote the growth of marine life.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant disadvantage of constructing sea walls?

They promote sediment movement.

They are easy to maintain.

They can increase erosion at the base.

They are visually appealing.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key economic advantage of using rock armor?

It requires frequent maintenance.

It restricts access to the beach.

It can be constructed quickly.

It is more expensive than sea walls.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does rock armor benefit the environment?

It impedes sediment movement.

It enhances beach aesthetics.

It does not impede sediment movement.

It increases wave energy.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a social disadvantage of gabions?

They are difficult to construct.

They restrict access to sandy beaches.

They are very expensive.

They are dangerous when damaged.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major advantage of gabions in coastal management?

They are only suitable for shingle beaches.

They are easy to construct and last long.

They restrict sediment movement.

They are costly to build.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a primary function of groins in coastal management?

To restrict beach access.

To retain beach material.

To promote cliff erosion.

To increase wave energy.

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