8. Sustainable Management of Christchurch bay

Video

Watch the video from Christchurch Bay and then answer the questions below

6 a) How does what happens at the Dorset/ Hampshire border impact Keyhaven salt marsh? (3)

6 b) Why should we think about sediment cells when planning a shoreline management plan? (3) (refer to the videos above and your textbook for help)

Reading Response Questions

Read Managed Realignment in Christchurch Bay

8 c) What is meant by managed realignment?

8 d) how many times more expensive will it be to repair the eroding cliffs at Christchurch bay vs recycling beach material?

8 e) how does beach nourishment help to prevent cliff erosion?

8 f) Why do the Rock Groynes at the base of Naish cliffs need to be upgraded?

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