Question detail
What is a common cost associated with hard engineering coastal management?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Section C: Physical landscapes in the UK
Question
- A. High initial construction costs.
- B. Low maintenance requirements.
- C. Minimal environmental impact.
- D. Quick implementation time.
Answer
The correct answer is High initial construction costs..
Explanation
The correct option is High initial construction costs.. High initial construction costs. is correct because it directly matches the approved learning objective to compare costs and benefits of hard engineering, soft engineering and managed retreat coastal management strategies. This belongs to Coastal 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 Coastal landscapes in the UK (optional route), reverse the geographical relationship, or make a broader claim than the objective supports.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Coastal Management Strategies
Students often confuse hard engineering with soft engineering, thinking they are the same.
Clarify that hard engineering involves solid structures like sea walls, while soft engineering uses natural processes and materials to manage coastlines.
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