Coastline Quiz

What are the two main types of coastlines?

• erosional and depositional

• freshwater and saltwater

• sandy and rocky

• tropical and temperate

Name one example of a rocky coastline.

• Miami Beach in Florida

• Waikiki Beach in Hawaii

• Coney Island in New York

• Big Sur in California

How does erosion affect coastlines?

• Erosion only affects the color of coastlines

• Erosion changes the shape of coastlines.

• Erosion creates new coastlines

• Erosion has no impact on coastlines

What is deposition and how does it impact coastlines?

• Deposition is the process of adding sediments to a coastline, impacting its shape and size.

• Deposition has no impact on coastlines

• Deposition is the process of adding water to a coastline, causing erosion

• Deposition is the process of removing sediments from a coastline, making it smaller

Name one plant that is commonly found on coastlines.

• Sunflower

• Beach grass

• Pine tree

• Cactus

What is one animal that lives in the ocean near coastlines?

• Lion

• Dolphin

• Elephant

• Penguin

How do humans impact coastlines?

• Pollution, construction, and deforestation

• Fishing, agriculture, and urbanization

• Climate change, tourism, and erosion

• Mining, industrialization, and agriculture

What are some ways to conserve coastlines?

• Building more industrial facilities along the coastline

• Dumping more waste into the ocean

• Encouraging deforestation near the coast

• Some ways to conserve coastlines include implementing coastal management plans, reducing pollution, preserving natural habitats, and promoting sustainable tourism.