East Anglia Effects of Rising Sea Levels on Coasts 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyWasting resourcesGCSEAQA Created by: katieelderCreated on: 03-03-17 18:59 which settlements may be under threat? King's Lynn, Overstrand, Happisburgh 1 of 11 What else will be at risk of coastal flooding? the fens which is an important and valuable agricultural and 2 of 11 What is the Broads? And how much does it bring into the local area? a popular tourist destintation bringing in £5m+ 3 of 11 What would happen to the Broads if the sea levels rise? it would be destroyed, destroying the local economy 4 of 11 What needs to be done to the current sea defences? they will need to be strengthened, which will be expensive 5 of 11 Why are people so worried about coastal erosion? Its happened in 1953, and it killed 300 people because of a storm 6 of 11 What areas are particularly at risk of flooding? low lying mudflats, in essex are particularly vulnerable 7 of 11 What percentage of salt marshes could be lost by 2050? 22% 8 of 11 What approach may some people take that is quite a controversial political decision? managed retreat, a soft engineering approach 9 of 11 What does the thames barrier currently protect? buildings worth £80bn 10 of 11 what are the causes global warming, so the water expands and some ice caps melt 11 of 11
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