Beach Erosion

Quiz
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Science
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6th Grade
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Hard
+4
Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Waves shape the coast through erosion by breaking down rocks and ________ sand and sediment
moving
flying
dropping
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When waves hit rocks with huge force, it causes rocks to
not change
break apart
get larger
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
NGSS.MS-PS4-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Where rock is softer, waves erode it faster
True
Flase
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is considered a wave EROSION feature
beach
kettle
oxbow lake
sea cave
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Where wave-washed sediment along a coast drops
sea arch
sea cave
beach
None of the above
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How can a town stop beach erosion without causing erosion in other places?
build groins on the beach
plant plants on beach dunes
build seawalls along the shore
remove buildings on the beach
Tags
NGSS.MS-ETS1-3
NGSS.MS-ETS1-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The leaders of a coastal town want to slow the erosion of a nearby beach. Which technology should they research?
groins
levees
storm drains
beach nourishment
Tags
NGSS.MS-ETS1-1
NGSS.MS-ETS1-2
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