Coastal Geography Quiz
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Geography
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12th Grade
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Ben Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the littoral zone?
An area of shoreline where land meets the ocean
A type of sand dune
A type of rock formation
A type of vegetation
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary cause of wave formation?
Tides
Wind blowing over the surface of the sea
Earthquakes
Volcanic eruptions
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main characteristic of constructive waves?
They have a strong backwash
They have a strong swash
They erode the coastline
They are caused by earthquakes
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is deposition in coastal landscapes?
The removal of sand and rocks by waves
The dropping of sand, rock particles, and pebbles by the sea
The formation of cliffs
The erosion of headlands
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a bayhead beach?
A beach formed at the head of a bay
A beach formed by volcanic activity
A beach formed by river deposition
A beach formed by tectonic activity
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the effect of wave reflection?
It causes waves to increase in height
It bends waves due to interaction with the seabed
It causes waves to decrease in speed
It causes waves to change direction
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of vegetation in stabilizing sand dunes?
It provides a protective layer to prevent erosion
It increases the height of dunes
It causes dunes to move inland
It decreases the size of dunes
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