Question detail
What is a key benefit of soft engineering flood management strategies?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Section C: Physical landscapes in the UK
Question
- A. They are usually more expensive than hard engineering solutions.
- B. They often have a lower environmental impact.
- C. They provide immediate flood protection.
- D. They require extensive construction work.
Answer
The correct answer is They often have a lower environmental impact..
Explanation
The correct option is They often have a lower environmental impact.. They often have a lower environmental impact. is correct because it directly matches the approved learning objective to compare costs and benefits of hard engineering and soft engineering flood management strategies. This belongs to River landscapes in the UK (optional route) within Section C: Physical landscapes in the UK, so the answer must stay focused on the geographical process, evidence, place, or impact named by the curriculum. The other options are weaker because they move away from River landscapes in the UK (optional route), reverse the geographical relationship, or make a broader claim than the objective supports.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Engineering Strategies
Students often confuse hard engineering with soft engineering, thinking they are the same.
Clarify that hard engineering involves physical structures like dams, while soft engineering uses natural processes and techniques to manage flood risks.
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