Depositional Landforms Quiz

What is a depositional landform?

• A landform created by the erosion of rock or soil

• A landform created by the accumulation of sediment

• A landform found only in coastal areas

• A landform created by volcanic activity

What is a spit in geography?

• A narrow body of water between two land masses

• A hill formed by wind-blown sand

• A narrow point of land projecting into the sea

• A large area of flat land with few trees

How are bars formed in coastal areas?

• By the deposition of sediment by rivers at their mouths

• By volcanic eruptions under the sea

• By the action of waves carrying sediment across the mouth of a bay

• By the melting of glaciers near the coast

What is a tombolo?

• A type of coastal wetland

• A mound of sand piled up by the wind

• A ridge of sand that connects an island to the mainland

• A steep cliff facing the sea

What causes longshore drift?

• The movement of water in a circular pattern in the open sea

• The vertical rise and fall of the sea level

• The movement of sediment along the coast by wave action

• The sinking of land near the coast due to heavy construction

Which of the following is NOT a depositional landform?

• Delta

• Canyon

• Beach

• Dune

What distinguishes a bar from a spit?

• A bar connects two landmasses, while a spit projects into the sea.

• A bar is made of rocks, while a spit is made of sand.

• A bar is underwater, while a spit is above water.

• A bar is formed by glaciers, while a spit is formed by waves.

What role do waves play in the formation of tombolos?

• Waves erode the land connecting an island to the mainland.

• Waves deposit sediment in a line from the mainland to an island.

• Waves create a deep channel that separates an island from the mainland.

• Waves freeze around an island, creating a permanent land bridge.

Which direction does longshore drift typically move sediment along a coast?

• From the deeper ocean towards the shore

• From the poles towards the equator

• Parallel to the shoreline, in the direction of the prevailing wind

• In a vertical direction, from the seabed to the surface

What is the primary factor that influences the formation of depositional landforms?

• The type of rock in the area

• The amount of sediment supplied to the area

• The temperature of the water

• The depth of the water