Evaluate the view that hard engineering approaches to coastal management produce more winners than losers

First we must dissect the question, so we understand what the examiner wants to see and prevent us from waffling on a tangent.
Define hard engineering: Man Made resources to manage coastline defences to erosion.Potentially mention soft methods (counter argument)Winners and Losers: Who are the actors and stakeholders? e.g Public, tourists, Government, Local Council, environmentalists.
Judgement: Hard Engineering in fact create more losers than winners.
Case Studies: Isle of Wight, New Orleans, Southampton and Bournemouth, Holderness
Using a PEAL structure to answer question and ensure reach each assessment objective in marking criteria A01/2/3

JF
Answered by Julian F. Geography tutor

14638 Views

See similar Geography A Level tutors

Related Geography A Level answers

All answers ▸

Discuss how and why vital rates may change over time, you should refer to rates such as birth rate, death rate, infant mortality, fertility rate and life expectancy


Discuss the impact of Newly Industralised Countries (NICs) on the global economy


how do I write an essay including a case study effectively


What are the social consequences of migration?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning