3 Questions
Which of the following is the most significant cause of coastal erosion?
Sea level rise
How much does the US government spend annually on erosion control measures?
$150 million
What is the most common method to mitigate coastal erosion?
Beach nourishment
Study Notes
- Coastal erosion is caused by sea level rise, strong waves, and flooding.
- All coastlines are affected by erosion, worsened by global sea level rise.
- Storm surge and strong waves from tropical storms cause the most damage.
- Coastal erosion costs the US roughly $500 million per year in property loss.
- The federal government spends $150 million annually on erosion control measures.
- More than 80,000 acres of coastal wetlands are lost every year in the US.
- The US lost an area of wetlands larger than Rhode Island between 1998 and 2009.
- Beach nourishment is a common method to mitigate coastal erosion.
- There is no one-size-fits-all solution to coastal erosion.
- Long Island's South Shore experienced severe beach erosion and damage from a nor'easter in November.
Test your knowledge on coastal erosion with this informative quiz! From the causes and effects of erosion to the methods used to mitigate it, this quiz covers it all. Learn about the cost of erosion, the loss of wetlands, and the specific impacts of storms on coastlines. Discover the importance of beach nourishment and the challenges of finding effective solutions. See how much you know about the ongoing battle between land and sea.
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