Coastal deposition: Beach

Which of the following is NOT a process involved in beach formation?

• Deposition
• Erosion
• Longshore drift
• Tsunami waves

How is a beach formed?

• By volcanic activity
• Through erosion
• By tectonic plates shifting
• By wave energy loss and deposition

What is the heaviest material dropped first during the formation of a beach?

• Pebbles
• Shingle
• Sand
• Rocks

What is the process that moves material along the coast and deposits it on a beach?

• Tidal action
• Erosion
• Deposition
• Longshore drift

What is the role of swash in beach formation?

• To form sand dunes
• To carry material up the shore
• To create destructive waves
• To carry material back to the ocean

What is the difference between swash and backwash?

• Swash is the movement of water up the shore, backwash is the movement of water back to the ocean
• Swash is the movement of water away from the coast, backwash is the movement of water along the coast
• Swash is the movement of water back to the ocean, backwash is the movement of water up the shore
• Swash is the movement of water along the coast, backwash is the movement of water away from the coast

What is a beach made up of?

• Sand and shingle
• Pebbles and rocks
• Seaweed and shells
• Mud and clay

During storms, what type of material is deposited above the high-water line?

• Sand and shingle
• Boulders and rocks
• Mud and clay
• Pebbles and rocks

What is the role of storms in beach formation?

• To create longshore drift
• To erode the beach
• To form sand dunes
• To deposit heavier materials

Which of the following is an example of a storm beach?

• Rosslare, Co.Wexford
• Copacabana Beach, Brazil
• Waikiki Beach, Hawaii
• Bondi Beach, Australia