Soft Engineering - Rivers Flashcards by Jacob Barnes | Brainscape

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What are embankments?

A

An artificially raised river bank

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Afforestation

A

Planting trees to intercept the water

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Soft Engineering

A

Natural solutions, cheaper to use and upkeep, easier to implant. May not help with stopping flooding.

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