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1 is a groyne which absorbs some wave power and catches sediment. another is a sea wall which deflects wave force and pushes it out to sea. i dunno any others I'm trying to find that out my self at the moment! lol
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agothere are many types of sea defenses here are all i know:
groynes,
re sanding
seawalls
beakwaters
revelment
gabions
off shore bars
rip rap
managed retreat.
I understand if you do not believe me, all of these words sound strange, but it is the truth and nothing but the truth.
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∙ 10y agoBarriers put in place to help stop or slow down coastal erosion from the waves.
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what are sea defences
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What are the hammerheads defenses?
The Hammerhead species use their teeth and 'hammer' head for defenses. The 'hammer' scares off other predators and can be used to beat them down too.
What defenses does the mudpuppy use to protect it?
They use a stinger
What animals live in the coastal ocean?
Elephants live in the coastal ocean. Not to mention, Giraffes
Do alligators live in coastal dune lakes?
Probrobly even though I have no idea what a coastal dune lake is.
Does a coelacanth have any defense against enemies?
yes they do have defenses against enemies
What are sea defenses used for?
To prevent coastal erosion.
Who was the German General in charge of the coastal defenses on d day?
Erwin Rommel .
What coastal defenses exist in Bridlington?
Bridlington's defences consist of groynes on the beach, which lessen the effects of longshore drift.
How does coastal erosion happen?
natural forces wind, gales storms and waves wear away natural defenses such as slopes and grounds
What coastal defenses have been done in mappleton?
there has been a sea wall built out to sea, but this has increased erosion ferther down the coast.
What defenses did America have on its mainland after the attack on Pearl Harbor in World War 2?
Coastal batteries positioned around San Francisco Bay and others.
Should we build more coastal defenses?
sure I'm not going to answer that completely but i think yes and no yes cause they sound important no cause i don't know what they are.
Why could the German coastal defenses not have been destroyed by air attacks prior to d day?
the German fortifications were of concret construction many, many feet thick......
What has the author B M Morley written?
B. M. Morley has written: 'Henry VIII and the development of coastal defence' -- subject(s): Coast defenses, Fortification, History, Military leadership
How can coastal erosion affect tourism?
Coastal erosion can definitely effect tourism, because if the beach is not protected then people would not go there because they would not be safe. The prevention of coastal erosion can also affect tourism, because if the beach is protected from coastal erosion using sea defense, tourist will now come as it is safe. However these sea defenses can put off tourist as they might not be aesthetically pleasing, therefore it can also decrease the amount of tourists.
What are defenses of a bat?
the defenses of a bat is BEES AND FLYS.
What are sponges defenses?
A sponge's defenses are spikes in the sponges body.
