Coastal Processes and Landforms: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following data collection methods is NOT commonly employed in fieldwork?

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Laboratory Experiments

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Direct Observation

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Structured Interviews

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Geospatial Technologies (e.g., GPS, GIS)

Question 2

Which of these processes does NOT directly shape coastal landforms?

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Chemical weathering

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Longshore drift

Question 3

Which human activity has the greatest impact on shaping coastal environments?

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Urbanization and development

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Coastal erosion management

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Tourism and recreation

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Agriculture and fishing

Question 4

Which of the following is the dominant agent responsible for eroding coastal landscapes?

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Waves

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Wind

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Rain

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Tides

Question 5

What is the term for a coastal inlet where a river meets the ocean?

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Estuary

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Lagoon

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Spit

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Tombolo

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a typical type of sediment found on beaches?

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Clay

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Sand

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Gravel

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Mud

Question 7

What is the term for a narrow, elongated deposit of sand or shingle that extends from the shoreline?

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Spit

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Bar

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Tombolo

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Headland

Question 8

What is the term used to describe the boundary between the land and the ocean?

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Coastal margin

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High water mark

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Low water mark

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Estuary

Question 9

Which type of wave erosion is responsible for creating sea caves?

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Hydraulic action

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Abrasion

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Corrosion

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Attrition

Question 10

What is the term used to describe the process of sediment deposition by wind?

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Aeolian deposition

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Erosion

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Transportation

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Deflation

Question 11

What is the name of the process by which sediments are carried along a coastline by currents?

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Longshore drift

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Offshore drift

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Beach nourishment

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Sediment transport

Question 12

The movement of sediment up the beach by waves is known as?

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Swash

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Backwash

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Longshore drift

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Erosion

Question 13

A headland forms when:

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Waves erode a layer of resistant rock.

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Waves deposit sediment on a gently sloping beach.

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Longshore drift transports sediment around a headland.

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Tidal currents create a spit that extends from the shore.

Question 14

Longshore drift is defined as:

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Movement of sediment parallel to the shoreline

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Transport of sediment from the beach to the offshore zone

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Erosion of sediment from a cliff face

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Deposition of sediment in an estuary

Question 15

Which coastal management strategy involves the construction of structures to protect the shoreline?

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Hard engineering

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Soft engineering

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Managed retreat

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Beach nourishment

Question 16

The process of waves breaking on the shore and releasing energy is known as:

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Wave breaking

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Wave refraction

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Wave diffraction

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Wave reflection

Question 17

Which of the following is a characteristic of a ria coastline?

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Deep, narrow inlets formed by drowned river valleys

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Wide, sandy beaches backed by dunes

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High, rocky cliffs with offshore islands

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Gently sloping mudflats with salt marshes

Question 18

Define the term 'coastal cell' and explain its significance in coastal management.

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A section of coastline with a self-contained sediment budget.

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A type of coastal landform characterized by sand dunes and salt marshes.

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An area of coastline protected by a breakwater.

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A zone of coastline subject to high levels of erosion.

Question 19

Explain the process of wave refraction and describe how it influences the direction of wave energy approaching the shore.

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Bending of waves as they approach shallow water, directing energy towards headlands.

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Bending of waves as they approach deep water, directing energy away from headlands.

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Breaking of waves as they approach the shore, releasing energy evenly.

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Reflection of waves back into the ocean, preventing energy from reaching the shore.

Question 20

Which of the following is the primary factor determining the shape of a beach?

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Wave energy

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Tidal range

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Sediment size

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Wind strength

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a process contributing to coastal erosion?

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Deposition

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Hydraulic action

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Abrasion

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Attrition

Question 22

Which of the following landforms results from deposition of sediment by a river entering a sea or lake?

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Delta

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Spit

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Tombolo

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Beach

Question 23

What is the process by which pebbles are broken down into smaller fragments over time?

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Attrition

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Corrosion

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Hydraulic action

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Abrasion

Question 24

What is the name of the intertidal zone that is exposed to the air at low tide?

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Supratidal

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Intertidal

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Subtidal

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Backshore

Question 25

Identify the type of sea wall constructed to deflect wave energy away from the coastline.

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Breakwater

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Riprap

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Groynes

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Gabions

Question 26

A headland is a coastal landform that:

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Projects into the sea

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Is formed by deposition

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Is protected from waves

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Has a gentle slope

Question 27

Which of the following is the primary agent of deposition in estuaries?

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Rivers

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Waves

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Tides

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Erosion

Question 28

Which of the following is a potential impact of coastal erosion?

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Loss of land

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Increased tourism

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Improved water quality

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Reduced biodiversity

Question 29

What is a key difference between a spit and a bar in the context of coastal deposition?

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A spit is attached to land on one end, while a bar is not.

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A spit is formed by longshore drift, while a bar is formed by wave action.

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A spit protects the coastline from erosion, while a bar does not.

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A spit is a temporary feature, while a bar is a permanent feature.

Question 30

Which of the following is considered a sustainable approach to coastal management?

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Soft engineering

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Hard engineering

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Restricting development

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Ignoring erosion

Question 31

What is the primary significance of case studies in the study of coastal processes?

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They provide real-world examples of coastal processes in specific locations.

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They allow scientists to test hypotheses and theories under controlled conditions.

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They help students develop an understanding of the complexity and diversity of coastal environments.

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They are the only way to accurately predict future coastal changes.

Question 32

To monitor coastal change over time, which approach provides the most comprehensive and accurate data?

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Combination of remote sensing, GIS, and field surveys

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Remote sensing alone

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Field surveys alone

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GIS alone

Question 33

Which factor does NOT affect coastal erosion?

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Coastal vegetation

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Wave energy

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Tidal range

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Climate change

Question 34

Which landform is primarily formed by the deposition of sediment transported by longshore drift?

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Beach

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Cliff

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Estuary

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Sand dune

Question 35

What is the process by which rock fragments collide and break down into smaller particles?

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Attrition

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Hydraulic action

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Abrasion

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Corrosion

Question 36

What is the name of the sheltered area formed where a river meets the sea, often characterized by the mixing of fresh and salt water?

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Estuary

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Beach

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Cliff

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Spit

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a potential management strategy for coastal erosion?

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Ignoring the problem

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Building sea walls

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Beach nourishment

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Relocation of threatened structures

Question 38

What is the term for the movement of sediment parallel to the coastline by waves and currents?

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Longshore drift

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Rip current

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Tidal surge

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Wave refraction

Question 39

Which type of wave typically has the greatest energy and causes the most erosion?

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Destructive wave

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Constructive wave

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Plunging wave

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Spilling wave

Question 40

What is the process by which waves expend their energy and break, often releasing sediment?

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Breaking

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Refraction

Question 41

What is a headland?

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A narrow strip of land that projects out into the sea

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A low-lying area of land often found behind coastal dunes

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A steep cliff formed by erosion

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A gentle slope gradually descending towards the sea

Question 42

Which type of wave is most likely to cause erosion?

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Destructive waves

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Constructive waves

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Longitudinal waves

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Transverse waves

Question 43

What is the process by which sediment is transported along a coastline?

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Longshore drift

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Saltation

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT an example of a hard engineering coastal defense structure?

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Dune restoration

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Beach nourishment

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Sea walls

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Groynes

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT a type of coastal erosion?

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Accretion

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Hydraulic action

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Corrasion

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Abrasion

Question 46

What is the term for the process by which sediment is accumulated and deposited on a beach?

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Deposition

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Erosion

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Transportation

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Weathering

Question 47

What type of landform is formed when a river meets the sea and deposits large quantities of sediment at its mouth?

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Delta

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Spit

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Headland

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Tombolo

Question 48

Which of the following is a potential consequence of sea level rise in coastal areas?

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Increased coastal erosion

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Improved water quality

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Reduced tourism

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Decreased biodiversity

Question 49

What is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces due to chemical reactions?

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Chemical weathering

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Physical weathering

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Biological weathering

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Hydraulic action

Question 50

What is the name of the process by which waves bend as they approach a coastline, focusing their energy on certain areas?

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Refraction

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Diffraction

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Erosion

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Reflection

Question 51

Which factor does NOT influence the rate of coastal erosion?

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High levels of precipitation

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Type of coastal rocks

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Tidal range

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Wave energy

Question 52

Which of the following is an advantage of coastal deposition?

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Expansion of land area

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Increased water pollution

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Reduced biodiversity

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Increased erosion

Question 53

What is the vertical face of a cliff called?

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Scarp

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Wave-cut platform

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Beach

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Dune

Question 54

What is the process by which sediments are moved along a beach by waves called?

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Longshore drift

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Rip current

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Swash

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Backwash

Question 55

What is the name of the wave-cut platform that extends seaward from the base of a cliff?

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Abrasion platform

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Scarp

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Headland

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Bay

Question 56

Which of the following is NOT a primary factor that influences the rate of erosion of coastal landscapes?

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Temperature

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Sea level

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Rock type

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Wave energy

Question 57

What type of wave is typically associated with the deposition of sediment on beaches?

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Constructive wave

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Destructive wave

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Standing wave

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Refraction wave

Question 58

Which of the following is a type of longshore drift?

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Zigzag drift

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Rip current

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Eddy current

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Tidal current

Question 59

What is the process by which sediment is gradually deposited in a river delta?

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Sedimentation

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Transportation

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Weathering

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Erosion

Question 60

Which of the following is the name of the headland located on the Jurassic Coast and known for its iconic chalk stacks?

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Old Harry Rocks

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Durdle Door

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The Needles

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Kynance Cove

Question 61

What type of coastline is formed when resistant rock layers run parallel to the coastline and are eroded at a similar rate?

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Concordant coastline

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Discordant coastline

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Emergent coastline

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Submergent coastline

Question 62

Headlands are coastal landforms primarily resulting from:

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Differential erosion

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Submergence

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Deposition

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Longshore drift

Question 63

Which type of beach is characterized by a steep slope and is composed of coarse sediment?

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Reflective beach

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Transgressive beach

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Dissipative beach

Question 64

The process by which sediment is transported parallel to the shoreline is termed:

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Longshore drift

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Rip current

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Groin

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Beach cusps