Should we protect properties affected by coastal erosion?

What is a characteristic of the high cliffs on the North Norfolk coastline?

• They are made of hard, resistant rock.

• They are soft and vulnerable to storm surges.

• They are protected by natural coral reefs.

• They are rapidly expanding due to sediment buildup.

Why did North Norfolk District Council decide to demolish houses in Happisburgh instead of building defenses?

• The houses were abandoned and unsafe.

• The cost of defending the houses was much more than their value.

• There was no available technology to build defenses.

• The residents preferred demolition over defense.

What was the maximum recorded erosion in one month in the Happisburgh area?

• 1 meter

• 5 meters

• 13 meters

• 20 meters

How much land did farmer Jamie Harrison lose due to coastal erosion?

• 5 acres

• 13 acres

• 23 acres

• 35 acres

What is the speaker's final opinion on managing coastal erosion?

• Continue to defend all houses regardless of cost.

• Let the sea erode naturally and compensate affected communities.

• Relocate all coastal residents immediately.

• Build stronger sea walls along the entire coastline.