Question 7
The diagram below shows a futuristic design for a seawall that functions also as
an energy generator. It is designed to be used together with battery technology.
The sites considered can be coastal areas like a river mouth or urban coastal
areas.
Source: https://www.waterstudio.nl/projects/floating-breakwater/
a. Study the structures of the seawall carefully and explain in detail how it
functions as a seawall and energy source. (2 marks)
b. State one (1) advantage and one (1) disadvantage of the design of this seawall
shown in the above diagram. (2 marks)
an energy generator. It is designed to be used together with battery technology.
The sites considered can be coastal areas like a river mouth or urban coastal
areas.
Source: https://www.waterstudio.nl/projects/floating-breakwater/
a. Study the structures of the seawall carefully and explain in detail how it
functions as a seawall and energy source. (2 marks)
b. State one (1) advantage and one (1) disadvantage of the design of this seawall
shown in the above diagram. (2 marks)