Question detail
What is a disadvantage of hard engineering flood management strategies?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Section C: Physical landscapes in the UK
Question
- A. They are less effective in preventing floods.
- B. They can be visually unappealing.
- C. They often require less maintenance.
- D. They are more environmentally friendly.
Answer
The correct answer is They can be visually unappealing..
Explanation
The correct option is They can be visually unappealing.. They can be visually unappealing. 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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