Coastal Processes and Landforms Quiz

The wearing away of rocks and sediments by waves, wind, or water is called:

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Longshore drift

• Dune succession

The laying down of sand and sediment is called:

• Erosion

• Longshore drift

• Deposition

• Dune blowout

Which process moves sand along a beach by wave action?

• Swash

• Longshore drift

• Backwash

• Transportation

Which wave type has a strong swash and builds up beaches?

• Constructive

• Destructive

• Tidal wave

• Rip wave

Which wave type has a strong backwash and removes material?

• Constructive

• Destructive

• Swash

• Longshore drift

What is dune succession?

• The blowing away of dunes

• The gradual development of dunes from embryo to hind dunes

• The planting of vegetation

• The collapse of dunes

True or False: Deposition is when waves wear away land.

• True

• False

True or False: A constructive wave has a weak swash and strong backwash.

• True

• False

Which process is most likely to create new landforms such as spits?

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Transportation

• Succession

What direction does material move during longshore drift?

• In a straight line up the beach

• Zig-zag along the beach

• Circular motions

• Straight out to sea