Unit 2 Beaches Review

What type of beach do you/would you prefer to visit?

• Topical beach with white sand.

• Rocky beach with tidal pools and lots of cool wildlife.

• City beach with a boardwalk and lots of people.

• Other.

Which beaches are farther away from their source material?

• A and D

• B and C

• A and C

• B and D

What type of sand is commonly found on sandy beaches?

• limestone sand

• silica sand

• quartz sand

• volcanic sand

Which type of beaches are characterized by large rocks and boulders?

• sandy beaches

• rocky beaches

• gravel beaches

• pebble beaches

What process is responsible for reddish color sand?

• erosion of glass

• oxidation

• longshore drift

• volcanism

Which type of beaches have a high concentration of sediment?

• Beaches with no waves.

• Beaches with high energy waves

• Beaches with high tides.

• Beaches with low energy waves.

What is the process by which sediment is transported along the shoreline called?

• tidal wave

• coastal erosion

• beach nourishment

• longshore drift

What type of beaches are formed by volcanic activity?

• white sand beaches

• black sand beaches

• pink sand beaches

• pebble beaches

Which type of beaches are more likely to have pebbles and cobbles?

• Beaches that are closer to their source material.

• Beaches that are farther from their source material.

What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of longshore drift?

• Underwater topography.

• Wind direction.

• Tidal currents.

• Movement of waves