What is the purpose of using fieldwork techniques in investigating coastal processes?

Coastal Processes GCSE Quiz

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12th Grade
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V Mitchell
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To collect primary data
To avoid dangers like incoming tides
To search for published information
To draw conclusions
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between constructive and destructive waves?
Constructive waves have strong backwash, destructive waves have strong swash
Constructive waves are low and infrequent, destructive waves are high and frequent
Constructive waves have strong swash, destructive waves have strong backwash
Constructive waves are high and frequent, destructive waves are low and infrequent
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using a clinometer in beach profiling?
To measure the distance between sample points
To measure the angle of the beach slope
To randomly sample pebbles
To calculate the speed of longshore drift
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main feature of a constructive beach shape?
Steep beach
Large bars
Build-up of material
Small bars
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of painting pebbles with bright waterproof paint?
To make them easier to find
To measure their longest axis
To calculate the speed of longshore drift
To randomly sample pebbles
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the average wave frequency that indicates constructive waves?
9-10 seconds apart
4-5 seconds apart
Less than 13 per minute
More than 13 per minute
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the direction of longshore drift if the beach faces south?
South
East
North
West
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