What are deltas and how are they formed?

P2B 11Coastal Landforms from Deposition

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11th Grade
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Deltas are formed by the erosion of mountains and are found in high-altitude areas.
Deltas are formed when a river carries sediment to the coast and deposits it beyond the river's mouth.
Deltas are created by volcanic activity and are typically found near active volcanoes.
Deltas are formed by the accumulation of sand in desert regions, leading to the creation of oases.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are spits and how are they formed?
Spits are long narrow ridges of sand and shingles deposited in shallow sections of coastlines, formed by the deposition of material transported by longshore drift.
Spits are large boulders that are formed by volcanic activity along coastlines.
Spits are underwater caves formed by the erosion of rock by waves.
Spits are areas of land that are eroded away by strong tidal currents.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the two main movements involved in Longshore Drift?
Swash (forward movement of water up the beach) and Backwash (water pulling material straight back down the beach slope)
Surge (water crashing onto the beach) and Ebb (water receding from the beach)
Tide (rise and fall of sea levels) and Current (horizontal movement of water)
Splash (water splashing onto the beach) and Drain (water draining away from the beach)
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Longshore Drift?
A process that occurs when waves approach the shore at a right angle.
The primary process responsible for transporting sand and shingle along the coastline, occurring when waves approach the shore at an angle.
A method of fishing used along the coast.
A type of coastal erosion caused by strong winds.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are hooks or recurves in spits?
Curved ends of a spit caused by wave refraction or wind.
Straight extensions of a spit formed by sediment deposition.
Vertical structures built to prevent erosion on beaches.
Natural barriers that redirect river flow into the ocean.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a bar in coastal geography?
A type of rock formation found on land.
A type of spit that completely stretches across a river mouth or bay, formed by longshore drift depositing material across an opening.
A shallow area of water near the shore.
A man-made structure used for fishing.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the zones of a beach?
Foreshore (area between low and high tide) and Backshore (lies beyond the high tide point).
Foreshore (area between high tide and the dunes) and Backshore (area below the low tide).
Foreshore (area above the high tide) and Backshore (area between the dunes and the sea).
Foreshore (area between the sea and the dunes) and Backshore (area below the high tide).
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the sources of beach material?
Erosion of nearby cliffs, broken coral and shell fragments, river mouths, and plastic.
Only river mouths and plastic waste.
Sand from the ocean floor and seaweed.
Only broken coral and shell fragments.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are beaches and how are they formed?
Beaches are formed by volcanic activity along the coast.
Beaches are created by the erosion of cliffs and rocks.
Beaches are fundamental coastal landforms caused by deposition, occurring where sand or shingles are deposited along the shoreline in shallow water or sheltered bays.
Beaches are areas where freshwater meets saltwater, creating unique ecosystems.
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