Protecting the UK's coastline
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I can describe how different methods of hard and soft engineering protect the UK's coastline from erosion.
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Hard engineering is the building of fixed structures to slow down the waves and the rate of erosion.
Soft engineering is working with nature to reduce the risk of flooding and erosion.
Examples of hard engineering include groynes, sea walls and gabions.
Examples of soft engineering include beach replenishment and dune stabilisation.
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