paper 1 - Lyme regis Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
where is it
A
west Dorset
2
Q
what is it known for
A
fossils and coastal land forms
3
Q
how does the geology of Lyme regis make it prone to erosion
A
- mixture of limestone (resistant to erosion) and clay (vulnerable to erosion).
- the clay sits on top of the lime stone meaning it erodes faster and can cause landslides
4
Q
what is the scheme created called
A
Lyme regis environmental improvement scheme
5
Q
how many parts does the scheme involve
A
4
6
Q
how many parts were followed through
A
3
7
Q
which one wasn’t and way
A
phase 3 got cancelled as the costs outweighed the benefits
8
Q
what are the positive impacts of this scheme
A
- significant improvement to the attractiveness of the sea front and beach. this attracts tourists and helps sea front buisnesses
- new defenses have withstood storms
- harbour has been protected benefiting the fishing industry and boat owners
9
Q
what are the negative impacts of this scheme
A
- conflict between locals and tourists
- coastal defenses have ruined the natural landscape
- coastal defenses may interfere with coastal processes
10
Q
what defenses were used
A
- 390m sea wall
- rock armor
- wide sand and shingle beach
- cliff stabilization
