Strategies for Mitigating Coastal Erosion

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Which of the following is a common strategy for mitigating coastal erosion caused by rising sea levels?

  1. Building seawalls

  2. Replenishing beaches with sand

  3. Relocating coastal communities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are various strategies for mitigating coastal erosion, including building seawalls to protect vulnerable areas, replenishing beaches with sand to restore lost sediment, and relocating coastal communities away from at-risk areas.

How does constructing groins help in mitigating coastal erosion?

  1. By trapping sand and sediment, promoting beach growth

  2. By reducing the impact of waves on the shoreline

  3. By creating a barrier that prevents erosion

  4. Both A and B


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Groins are structures built perpendicular to the shoreline that help mitigate coastal erosion by trapping sand and sediment, promoting beach growth, and reducing the impact of waves on the shoreline.

What is the primary goal of beach nourishment as a strategy for mitigating coastal erosion?

  1. To restore lost beach sand and protect coastal infrastructure

  2. To create new beaches for recreational purposes

  3. To enhance marine biodiversity and habitat

  4. To reduce the impact of storm surges


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Beach nourishment involves replenishing eroded beaches with sand to restore their natural profile and protect coastal infrastructure from erosion and storm damage.

Which of the following is a natural strategy for mitigating coastal erosion?

  1. Planting vegetation along the shoreline

  2. Constructing artificial reefs

  3. Building breakwaters

  4. Replenishing beaches with sand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Planting vegetation along the shoreline, such as mangroves, salt marshes, and dune grasses, can help mitigate coastal erosion by stabilizing the soil, reducing wind and wave energy, and trapping sediment.

How does the construction of breakwaters help in mitigating coastal erosion?

  1. By dissipating wave energy before it reaches the shoreline

  2. By trapping sand and sediment, promoting beach growth

  3. By creating a barrier that prevents erosion

  4. Both A and C


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Breakwaters are structures built offshore to dissipate wave energy before it reaches the shoreline, reducing erosion, and creating a calmer environment for beach formation and protection.

What is the primary purpose of implementing setback policies in coastal areas?

  1. To restrict development in erosion-prone areas

  2. To promote sustainable coastal development

  3. To protect coastal ecosystems and biodiversity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Setback policies in coastal areas aim to restrict development in erosion-prone areas, promote sustainable coastal development, and protect coastal ecosystems and biodiversity.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of constructing seawalls as a coastal erosion mitigation strategy?

  1. They can disrupt natural coastal processes

  2. They can be expensive to build and maintain

  3. They can block public access to the beach

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Constructing seawalls as a coastal erosion mitigation strategy can disrupt natural coastal processes, be expensive to build and maintain, and block public access to the beach.

How does the use of geotextile tubes help in mitigating coastal erosion?

  1. By trapping sand and sediment, promoting beach growth

  2. By reducing the impact of waves on the shoreline

  3. By creating a barrier that prevents erosion

  4. Both A and B


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Geotextile tubes are large, sand-filled containers placed along the shoreline to trap sand and sediment, promoting beach growth and reducing the impact of waves on the shoreline.

What is the primary goal of implementing managed retreat strategies in coastal areas?

  1. To relocate coastal communities away from at-risk areas

  2. To protect coastal infrastructure and property

  3. To restore degraded coastal ecosystems

  4. Both A and C


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Managed retreat strategies in coastal areas aim to relocate coastal communities away from at-risk areas and restore degraded coastal ecosystems, allowing natural processes to reshape the shoreline.

How does the construction of artificial reefs help in mitigating coastal erosion?

  1. By dissipating wave energy before it reaches the shoreline

  2. By trapping sand and sediment, promoting beach growth

  3. By creating a barrier that prevents erosion

  4. Both A and B


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Artificial reefs are structures built offshore to dissipate wave energy before it reaches the shoreline and trap sand and sediment, promoting beach growth and reducing erosion.

What is the primary purpose of implementing zoning regulations in coastal areas?

  1. To control the type and intensity of development

  2. To protect sensitive coastal ecosystems and habitats

  3. To ensure sustainable coastal development

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Zoning regulations in coastal areas aim to control the type and intensity of development, protect sensitive coastal ecosystems and habitats, and ensure sustainable coastal development.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using beach nourishment as a coastal erosion mitigation strategy?

  1. It can be expensive and require frequent replenishment

  2. It can disrupt natural coastal processes

  3. It can alter the composition of beach sand

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Beach nourishment can be expensive and require frequent replenishment, disrupt natural coastal processes, and alter the composition of beach sand.

How does the use of offshore breakwaters help in mitigating coastal erosion?

  1. By dissipating wave energy before it reaches the shoreline

  2. By trapping sand and sediment, promoting beach growth

  3. By creating a barrier that prevents erosion

  4. Both A and C


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Offshore breakwaters are structures built at a distance from the shoreline to dissipate wave energy before it reaches the shoreline and create a calmer environment for beach formation and protection.

What is the primary goal of implementing coastal monitoring and assessment programs?

  1. To track changes in coastal erosion rates and patterns

  2. To identify vulnerable areas and prioritize mitigation efforts

  3. To assess the effectiveness of coastal erosion mitigation strategies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Coastal monitoring and assessment programs aim to track changes in coastal erosion rates and patterns, identify vulnerable areas and prioritize mitigation efforts, and assess the effectiveness of coastal erosion mitigation strategies.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of constructing groins as a coastal erosion mitigation strategy?

  1. They can disrupt natural sediment transport patterns

  2. They can be expensive to build and maintain

  3. They can create erosion hotspots downstream

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Constructing groins as a coastal erosion mitigation strategy can disrupt natural sediment transport patterns, be expensive to build and maintain, and create erosion hotspots downstream.

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