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our natural environment
Topic 5 environmental problems
Beach erosion ANd soil erosion
5.0 beach erosion in mauritius
Our sandy beaches are known worldwide for their beauty. However, during the past years,
we have observed that beach erosion is affecting certain coastal areas.
1. Study Figure 15 which shows a picture of a beach.
(a) Write one sentence to say what has happened
to the beach.
FIG. 14 sandy beach along the coast
ACTIVITY
FIG. 15 picture of beach erosion
At the end of this topic, you will be able to:
•realise that beach erosion and soil erosion are environmental problems which affect our islands;
•describe the causes and consequences of beach erosion and soil erosion;
•explain what is done by people to prevent beach erosion and soil erosion;
•realise that the natural environment is important and that it is fragile and it needs care and protection;
•locate, name and explain the importance of nature reserves in Mauritius and Rodrigues.
note:
Measures taken by Government to protect the coastal environment:
sand mining in the lagoon has been stopped.
laws have been passed to protect the beach.
cleaning and restoring beaches.