Which of the Following Is a "Soft" Engineering Solution to Coastal

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a "soft" engineering solution to coastal erosion?

• A) Raise houses on pilings, so erosion problems do not threaten the entire structure.
• B) Build jetties to protect the entrances to harbors.
• C) Build breakwaters to provide calm waters for boats to anchor.
• D) Add sand to the beach to compensate for longshore drift loss.
• E) Use riprap to build barriers to erosion.

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