'Hard engineering strategies are more effective at reducing the risks of flooding than soft'
To what extent do you agree with this statement. (6 marks)
Someone help me pls

I agree strongly

Explanation:

Because hard engineering involves using artificial structures, such as dams and embankment, which is good because dams can also be used to produce electricity and reservoirs can attract tourists. However, it can be expensive and dams trap sediment which means the reservoir can hold less water.

Where as, soft engineering management is a more natural approach to managing flooding such as flood plain zoning. This is good because it gives people time to protect their properties with sand bags which means many personal possessions can be saved which results in fewer insurance claims. However some people may not be able to access the warnings so flash floods would make the warning ineffective and they do not prevent flooding from happening it just gives people a warning that a flood is going to happen.

Overall I strongly agree that hard engineering is best because of these points stated above which will be a long term advantage.