Coastal Landforms Quiz

What process leads to the formation of a wave-cut notch at the base of a cliff?

• Attrition

• Deposition

• Hydraulic action

• Longshore drift

What happens when a wave-cut notch becomes too deep?

• The cliff collapses

• A tombolo forms

• A sand dune develops

• The cliff becomes stronger

Which type of coastline leads to the formation of headlands and bays?

• Concordant coastline

• Discordant coastline

• Emergent coastline

• Submergent coastline

What causes a cave to develop into an arch?

• Deposition of sediments

• Erosion through the headland

• Longshore drift moving sediments

• Wind blowing away loose materials

What is the correct sequence in the formation of a stack?

• Cave → Arch → Stack → Stump

• Stack → Arch → Cave → Stump

• Cave → Stack → Arch → Stump

• Arch → Cave → Stack → Stump

What type of waves help to form beaches?

• Destructive waves

• Tsunami waves

• Constructive waves

• Storm surges

What process moves sediment along the coastline in a zigzag pattern?

• Hydraulic action

• Longshore drift

• Abrasion

• Corrosion

Which feature forms when a spit extends across a bay, connecting two headlands?

• Lagoon

• Tombolo

• Bar

• Sand dune

What is the main difference between a spit and a tombolo?

• A spit connects two headlands, while a tombolo connects an island to the mainland

• A spit is formed by erosion, while a tombolo is formed by deposition

• A spit is always curved, while a tombolo is always straight

• A spit moves inland over time, while a tombolo remains stationary

What is found behind a spit where water is sheltered from waves?

• A bar

• A stack

• A lagoon

• A wave-cut platform