Coastal Erosion and Community Responses

What is the main difference between the approaches of Walcott and Hayesboro to coastal erosion?

• Walcott relies on government funding, while Hayesboro uses private funding.

• Walcott has corporate support, while Hayesboro faces abandonment.

• Both villages have similar strategies for dealing with erosion.

• Hayesboro has better sea defenses than Walcott.

What historical sites in Hayesboro are threatened by coastal erosion?

• A Victorian lighthouse and a Georgian manor

• An ancient burial ground and a Tudor house

• A Saxon church and a 17th-century inn

• A medieval castle and a Roman fort

Why did Briony refuse the Pathfinder scheme's offer?

• She planned to move to a different country.

• She was offered 100% of her home's value.

• She wanted to protect her children's future.

• She believed in the effectiveness of the old defenses.

What role did Shell play in protecting Walcott?

• Shell provided technical expertise for sea defenses.

• Shell lobbied the government for more funding.

• Shell funded two-thirds of the cost for new sea defenses.

• Shell relocated residents to safer areas.

What is a major challenge in securing government funding for coastal protection?

• Lack of technical expertise

• Opposition from local communities

• Insufficient private funding

• High cost and environmental concerns

What economic impact does coastal erosion have on areas like Hemsby?

• It boosts local tourism.

• It reduces government revenue.

• It threatens an 80 million annual income from tourism.

• It increases property values.

What is the proposed short-term solution for the Hemsby Gap?

• Constructing a new amusement park

• Investing 250,000 in sea defenses

• Relocating all residents

• Building a new lighthouse

What is a potential strategy for dealing with inevitable coastal erosion?

• Building higher sea walls

• Managed retreat and adaptation

• Ignoring the problem

• Relocating entire towns

Why is it challenging to defend the entire UK coastline?

• Lack of interest from local communities

• High costs and technical limitations

• Abundance of natural resources

• Government opposition

What is the main question for those protecting Britain's coastline?

• How to build more lighthouses

• What areas to prioritize for protection

• How to attract more private funding

• How to increase tourism