Coastal Processes and Features Quiz

Which of the following is a process that students should understand as part of coastal processes and features?

• Photosynthesis

• Wave action

• Urbanization

• Plate tectonics

What type of coast is characterized by the formation of headlands, cliffs, arches, stacks, and stumps?

• Low-energy coasts

• Riverine coasts

• High-energy coasts

• Artificial coasts

Which of the following is a feature associated with low-energy coasts?

• Mountains

• Dunes

• Volcanoes

• Canyons

What is the coast described as in the provided material?

• A large expanse of land away from the sea

• The narrow strip of shoreline where land meets the sea

• A static landscape that does not change

• The deep part of the ocean far from land

How is the landscape of the coast characterized?

• Permanent and unchanging

• Dynamic (ever changing)

• Only changing with human intervention

• Unaffected by the sea

Which of the following is NOT a terrestrial factor that affects coasts?

• Tectonics (Plate movement/ volcanic activity)

• Geology (rock type/ structure)

• Weathering

• Ocean currents

What terrestrial factor affecting coasts is characterized by the breakdown and removal of rocks and minerals?

• Deposition

• Biotic features (e.g., mangroves)

• Weathering

• Tectonics (Plate movement/ volcanic activity)

Biotic features such as mangroves are classified under which category of factors that affect coasts?

• Marine

• Atmospheric

• Terrestrial

• Anthropogenic

Which of the following is not listed as a human factor affecting the environment?

• Pollution

• Deforestation

• Tourism & recreation

• Global warming

Which of the following is NOT a feature associated with the marine environment?

• Waves and tsunamis

• Tides

• Salt spray

• Desert dunes