Coastal Erosion

Which term is used to describe the wearing away of coastal land and beaches?

Beach erosion

What are hard stabilization structures used for?

To protect beachfront properties

What are the forces that constantly act upon beaches and shorelines?

Tides and currents

What can accelerate the process of coastal erosion?

Storms Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of hard stabilization structures?

To control erosion Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern for owners of beachfront properties?

Costly damage Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of coastal erosion on coastal communities?

Negative impact on lives and costly damage Signup and view all the answers

Which process is responsible for the movement of sand and sediment along the coast?

Wave refraction Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a groin?

To trap sand moving down the coast Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a breakwater?

To protect the coast and create a calm area of water Signup and view all the answers

How do groins affect the movement of sand?

They trap sand on the upstream side and cause erosion on the downstream side Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a seawall?

To protect the coast from the force of waves Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a breakwater and a seawall?

A breakwater is built offshore, while a seawall is built near the beach Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which sand and sediment are transported along the coast?

Longshore drift Signup and view all the answers

Why do coastal communities build structures like groins and seawalls?

To protect property and coastal structures from wave action Signup and view all the answers

Coastal Erosion

Questions and Answers

Which term is used to describe the wearing away of coastal land and beaches?

What are hard stabilization structures used for?

What are the forces that constantly act upon beaches and shorelines?

What can accelerate the process of coastal erosion?

What is the purpose of hard stabilization structures?

What is the main concern for owners of beachfront properties?

What is the impact of coastal erosion on coastal communities?

Which process is responsible for the movement of sand and sediment along the coast?

What is the purpose of a groin?

What is the function of a breakwater?

How do groins affect the movement of sand?

What is the purpose of a seawall?

What is the main difference between a breakwater and a seawall?

What is the term for the process by which sand and sediment are transported along the coast?

Why do coastal communities build structures like groins and seawalls?

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