do nothing, hold the line, advance the line, retreat the line Flashcards
1
Q
do nothing
A
let the coast take its course
2
Q
hold the line
A
Keep the coastline at its present position by maintenance and building as required
3
Q
advance the line
A
Define a line in the seaward direction and build up to it by reclamation
4
Q
retreat the line
A
Let natural processes slowly move the coastline back to a line which can be more readily stabilised
5
Q
how to advance the line
A
BEACH NOURISHMENT
6
Q
hold the line methods
A
groynes, sea walls, sand dunes
