Coast Intro

What is this landform?

• mountain

• glacier

• bay

• canyon

Waves moving up the coast is known as _______.

the waves moving towards the sea is known as _________.

What is meant by the term fetch in regards to beaches?

• 2000kms

• The distance where wind blows over the water

• The distance between Australia and New Zealand

• Longshore drift

Where are coasts located around the world?

• On the edge of the continents

• At every latitude 10 degrees 

• In Australia

• South America, Antarctica, Australia, Africa, North America

Define "coast"

• East coast park

• When there is sea

• When land meets the sea

• Seashore area

Why is the coastline subjected to change?

• Erosion by backwash

• Tidal condition causing rise & fall of water level

• Mangroves slowing down erosion

• All of the above

Constructive waves are found on ______ coasts.

• steep

• gentle

Destructive waves have _______ wave frequency and _____ wave height compared to constructive waves

• higher, higher

• higher, lower

• lower, higher

• lower, lower

constructive waves have ______ swash and _____ backwash.

• strong, strong

• strong, weak

• weak, strong

• weak, weak