Coastal Region Terms Quiz

What term is used to describe the area that extends from the low tide shoreline to the high tide shoreline?

• Offshore

• Nearshore

• Foreshore

• Backshore

Which feature is labeled as the area where the sea meets the land?

• Coastal bluff

• Beach face

• Coastline

• Longshore trough

What is the term for the steep cliff face or slope between a higher landform and the sea level?

• Coastal bluff

• Berm

• Notch

• Wave-cut bench

Where are breakers typically found in the coastal region diagram?

• Between the offshore and nearshore

• Between the nearshore and shore

• Between the shore and foreshore

• Between the foreshore and backshore

Which of the following is NOT typically found in the composition of a beach?

• Sand

• Shells

• Freshwater pearls

• Basalt lava fragments

What are the two processes involved in sand movement on the beach?

• Erosion & Deposition

• Swash & Backwash

• Tides & Currents

• Evaporation & Condensation

What effect do light waves have on sand movement on the beach?

• They cause significant erosion.

• They move sand down toward the sea.

• They move sand up toward the berm.

• They have no effect on sand movement.

What is the result of heavy waves on sand movement on the beach?

• They create dunes.

• They result in the formation of berms.

• They lead to the deposition of sand.

• They dominate backwash and lead to erosion.

What type of waves are associated with a summertime beach during fair weather?

• Short, high waves

• Long, low waves

• No waves

• Tsunami waves

What is a characteristic feature of a beach during wintertime storms?

• Wide berm

• Sandbar

• Narrow berm

• No sand