Coastal Erosion and Hemsby Village Quiz

What is the main cause of erosion in Hemsby?

• Sea level rise

• Rocky coastline

• Climate change

• Soft sediments

How many settlements have been lost to the sea in the past 900 years?

• Over 300

• Over 200

• Over 500

• Over 400

What is the main reason that the houses do not count as standard construction?

• They are on private land

• They are made of wood

• They are not owned by the government

• They are on sand

What is the estimated amount of money that Hemsby pumps back into the economy through tourism?

• £75 million

• £88 million

• £50 million

• £100 million

What was the main attraction of Hemsby for tourists in the summer?

• The historic landmarks

• The beach

• The local pub

• The holiday park

What is the main concern for businesses in Hemsby due to the loss of the beach?

• Decrease in population

• Decrease in tourism

• Decrease in property value

• Decrease in government funding

What happened to the old site of Pontins, the biggest holiday park in Hemsby?

• It was demolished

• It was abandoned for years

• It was converted into a museum

• It was turned into a new beach

What is the estimated number of years that residents were told they had before getting into trouble due to erosion?

• 50 years

• 75 years

• 125 years

• 100 years

What is the main concern for residents living on the front line of the coastline?

• Lack of electricity

• Lack of access road

• Lack of insurance

• Lack of government support

What is the main reason for the fast erosion of the coastline in eastern England?

• Climate change

• Soft sediments

• Winter storms

• Sea level rise