Year 10 IGCSE Geography Quiz

What is the process by which waves transport material along the coastline?

• Deposition

• Longshore drift

• Erosion

• Hydraulic action

Which of the following landforms is created by erosion?

• Spit

• Tombolo

• Headland

• Beach

Which type of wave is responsible for coastal deposition?

• Destructive

• Constructive

• Tsunami

• Refracted

Which of the following is an example of hard engineering?

• Beach nourishment

• Managed retreat

• Groynes

• Sand dune stabilisation

Which process is NOT part of coastal erosion?

• Abrasion

• Attrition

• Transpiration

• Hydraulic action

What is the purpose of a groyne fieldwork study?

• To measure wind speed

• To investigate sediment movement

• To track tides

• To test water quality

When carrying out coastal fieldwork, why is it important to consider tides?

• To avoid being stranded by rising water

• To ensure fair results

• To measure river flow

• To record beach temperature

Which of the following is a secondary source in coastal fieldwork?

• Google Earth images

• Beach profile measurements

• Pebble size samples

• Wave height recordings

Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?

• Wind

• Solar

• Coal

• Geothermal

Which energy source is most affected by weather conditions?

• Nuclear

• Wind

• Coal

• Geothermal