CBA + Reasons

0.0(0)
learnLearn
examPractice Test
spaced repetitionSpaced Repetition
heart puzzleMatch
flashcardsFlashcards
Card Sorting

1/25

encourage image

There's no tags or description

Looks like no tags are added yet.

Study Analytics
Name
Mastery
Learn
Test
Matching
Spaced

No study sessions yet.

26 Terms

1
New cards

Cost Benefit Analysis

A method of comparing advantages and disadvantages of protecting a coastline by assessing costs, problems, and environmental effects.

2
New cards

Positives of social reasons in coastline protection

Safety and security for residents.

3
New cards

Negatives of social reasons in coastline protection

Property values decrease, homes lost to erosion, reduced settlements and tourism.

4
New cards

Positives of environmental reasons in coastline protection

Preservation and protection of wildlife.

5
New cards

Negatives of environmental reasons in coastline protection

Sea defences can disturb natural wildlife habitats.

6
New cards

Negatives of economic reasons in coastline protection

Farmland loss leading to job loss, some sea defences limiting tourism, high costs of sea defences diverting funds from other needs.

7
New cards

Social reasons

Factors related to people's well-being and community impacts.

8
New cards

Economic reasons

Factors related to financial implications and job market effects.

9
New cards

Environmental reasons

Factors related to ecological impacts and wildlife preservation.

10
New cards

Erosion

The process by which land is worn away, often leading to loss of property and coastline.

11
New cards

Wildlife preservation

The protection of animal and plant species in their natural habitats.

12
New cards

Sea defences

Structures built to protect coastlines from erosion and flooding.

13
New cards

Impact of erosion on tourism

Erosion can lead to reduced accessibility and appeal of tourist areas.

14
New cards

Property value decline

Decrease in the worth of homes and businesses due to environmental threats.

15
New cards

Investment in sea defences

Allocating funds to build barriers against sea erosion and flooding.

16
New cards

Coastal settlements

Communities located along coastlines that can be affected by erosion.

17
New cards

Tourism limitations due to sea defences

Barriers may obstruct access or deter visitors, impacting local business.

18
New cards

House compensation

Financial reimbursement for homeowners who lose property value or face damage.

19
New cards

Safety and security benefits

Improved protection for residents living near vulnerable coastlines.

20
New cards

Environmental disturbances from sea defences

Disruption of the natural habitat and wildlife due to construction of defences.

21
New cards

Financial resources allocation

Deciding where to invest money, which can be limited by spending on sea defences.

22
New cards

Farmland loss

Destruction of agricultural land as a result of coastal erosion.

23
New cards

Job loss due to erosion

Unemployment resulting from the decrease in viable farmland and coastal industries.

24
New cards

Positive impacts of tourism

Economic benefits brought by visitors, supporting local businesses.

25
New cards

Coastal protection challenges

Difficulties faced when implementing strategies to protect coastal areas.

26
New cards

Environmental balance

Achieving a balance between human activity and preservation of nature.