8GE01 - Coasts 4.5 (Slapton)

What type of geographical feature is Slapton Sands?

• Coral reef

• Major barrier beach (shingle ridge)

• Mountain range

• River delta

What does Slapton Sands protect?

• A desert

• A freshwater lagoon (SSSI) and National Nature Reserve

• A rainforest

• A volcanic island

What significant event occurred at Slapton Sands in 2001?

• Discovery of a new species

• Construction of a new highway

• Significant storms and damage cut off access to Torcross by the A379

• Opening of a new national park

When was the reassessment for the 2008 SMP conducted?

• 2000

• 2006

• 2010

• 2015

What are the four decisions planners can take regarding coastal management?

• No Active intervention, Hold the Line, Managed Realignment, Advance the Line

• Build a wall, Remove the beach, Plant trees, Do nothing

• Increase tourism, Decrease tourism, Build hotels, Remove hotels

• Expand the coastline, Reduce the coastline, Maintain the coastline, Ignore the coastline

What does SMP stand for in the context of coastal management?

• Shoreline Management Plans

• Sea Management Program

• Sand Management Policy

• Shoreline Maintenance Procedure

What is the main cause of the shingle ridge migrating inland at Slapton?

• Isostatic and eustatic sea-level rise

• Human intervention

• Animal activity

• Wind erosion

What is the role of the Environment Agency in Slapton?

• Provide flood defences and flood warnings

• Build hotels

• Promote tourism

• Manage wildlife

Which organization owns the Nature Reserve in Slapton?

• Whitley Wildlife Trust

• Natural England

• Environment Agency

• Devon County Council

What happened to the beach and road in Slapton in 2001?

• Storms removed 5m from the beach and cut the road away

• It was expanded for tourism

• It was converted into a park

• It was closed for maintenance