Understanding Coastal Erosion and Solutions

What is a common technique used to restore eroded beaches?

• Removing sand from the beach

• Beach nourishment by adding sand

• Planting desert plants

• Building more hotels

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Which of the following is a method to prevent coastal erosion?

• Constructing seawalls

• Removing vegetation

• Increasing boat traffic

• Draining wetlands

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What is the primary purpose of planting vegetation on dunes?

• To attract tourists

• To stabilize the sand

• To increase property value

• To create shade

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Select three forms of technology that could have solved the problem of coastal erosion before the house was destroyed.

• levee

• planting plants in the dunes

• groin

• sea wall

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What is a natural way to protect coastlines from erosion?

• Planting mangroves

• Building skyscrapers

• Constructing highways

• Installing streetlights

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What is the role of sand dunes in coastal protection?

• To provide a habitat for fish

• To act as a natural barrier against waves

• To increase the temperature of the beach

• To serve as a parking area