Explore the World of Coasts: An Interactive Learning Journey

Question 1

Which of these is not a type of coastline?

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Mountain range

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Cliff

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Bay

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Sandy beach

Question 2

When rocks and sand are worn away by the sea, what is this process called?

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Refraction

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Accretion

Question 3

What is formed when a river flows into the sea?

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Estuary

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Cliff

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Headland

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Sandbar

Question 4

What do we call a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides?

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Peninsula

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Island

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Cape

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Bay

Question 5

Which type of coastline has high cliffs and rocky shores?

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Headland coast

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Sandy beach coast

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Mudflat coast

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Fjord coast

Question 6

What is a thin strip of land reaching out into the sea called?

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A spit

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An inlet

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A wave

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A plant

Question 7

Which of the following is a coastal landform created by the deposition of sand and other sediments?

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Sand dune

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Mountain

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River delta

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Forest

Question 8

What is the process by which waves and currents wear away cliffs and other coastal features?

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Weathering

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Accretion

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a way to help protect coastal areas from erosion?

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Removing vegetation

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Building seawalls

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Planting trees and vegetation

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Using sandbags

Question 10

Which of the following animals is adapted to living in the area of the coast that is covered and uncovered by the tide?

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Crabs

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Seals

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Dolphins

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Penguins

Question 11

What is the name of the process by which sand and other sediments are deposited along the coast, creating new land?

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Deposition

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Erosion

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Weathering

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Accretion

Question 12

What is the process where powerful waves hit against rocks and cliffs, breaking them down?

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Weathering

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Tectonic uplift

Question 13

After erosion breaks down rocks and cliffs, what is the name of the sand, stones, and pebbles that are left behind?

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Sediment

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Erosion

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Deposit

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Erosion debris

Question 14

What combination of elements and processes shape and change coastal areas?

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Waves, wind, and rain

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Animals, humans, and rivers

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Volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis

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Plants, storms, and sunlight

Question 15

What is the name of the boundary line between the land and the ocean?

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Coastline

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Horizon

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Shoreline

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Tidal line

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a force that changes coastlines?

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Photosynthesis

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Wave action

Question 17

What is the process by which waves break down rocks and soil on the coast?

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Accretion

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Transportation

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a feature of a concordant coast?

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Has many islands offshore

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Formed when a coastal plain sinks

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Has deep inlets and bays

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Follows the shape of the land

Question 19

What type of landform is NOT usually found along a coast?

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Forest

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Beach

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Cliff

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Estuary

Question 20

Which process shapes the coastline by wearing it away?

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Weathering

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Earthquake

Question 21

What is a long, narrow piece of land that connects two larger landmasses?

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A spit

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An estuary

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A cliff

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A bay

Question 22

Which type of coastline has steep, rocky cliffs overlooking the sea?

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Cliffed coastline

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Sandy coastline

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Rocky coastline

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Muddy coastline

Question 23

What process creates new land by depositing sand and other materials on the coast?

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Deposition

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Erosion

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Weathering

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Subduction

Question 24

What is the name of the area where a river flows into the ocean?

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Estuary

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Delta

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Bay

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Harbor

Question 25

Which animal is well-suited to living in coastal habitats?

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Seal

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Deer

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Owl

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Rabbit

Question 26

What is the term for the wearing away of coastal land by water and wind?

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Accretion

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Abrasion

Question 27

Which type of coast is formed by the building up of sand and other materials?

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Sandy beach

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Rocky coast

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Cliff coast

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Fjord coast

Question 28

What is the name of the part of the coast where the land meets the sea?

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Shoreline

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Beach

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Cliff

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Headland

Question 29

What is the process called where sediment is deposited along the coast?

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Deposition

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Erosion

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Accretion

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Abrasion

Question 30

What is the main difference between a sandy beach and a rocky coast?

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The type of material found on the shore

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The steepness of the coastline

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The presence of vegetation

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The height of the cliffs

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a way that humans can affect coastal areas?

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Volcanic eruptions

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Building structures like sea walls

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Polluting the environment

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Visiting as tourists

Question 32

Which of these processes is NOT involved in shaping coastal areas?

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Mountain building

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Weathering

Question 33

What is the force that wears away coastal landforms called?

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Subduction

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Volcanism

Question 34

When a river deposits sediment at its mouth, what type of coast is formed?

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Delta

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Headland

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Bay

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Cliff

Question 35

What is the name for the area of land that is covered by water at high tide but exposed at low tide?

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Intertidal zone

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Continental shelf

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Estuary

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Sandbar

Question 36

What is the name of the imaginary line separating the coastal zone from the open ocean?

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Coastline

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Continental shelf

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Territorial waters

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Intertidal zone

Question 37

When waves break down cliffs, it is called:

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Erosion

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Weathering

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Deposition

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Accretion

Question 38

Which type of coast has high, rocky slopes that go straight down into the sea?

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Cliff coast

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Sandy coast

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Muddy coast

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Shingle coast

Question 39

What is the force that pulls things toward Earth's center?

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Gravity

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Wind

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Water

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Friction

Question 40

What tool is used to measure wind speed?

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Anemometer

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Barometer

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Thermometer

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Rain gauge

Question 41

When waves build up beaches, it is called:

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Deposition

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Accretion

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Erosion

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Weathering

Question 42

Which of these is NOT a type of coastal feature?

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Hill

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Beach

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Cliff

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Headland

Question 43

Which of these materials is commonly found on beaches?

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Sand

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Chalk

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Granite

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Clay

Question 44

What is the name of the part of the coast where cliffs are formed?

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Headland

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Bay

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Spit

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Dune

Question 45

Which of these animals can be found living on the coast?

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Crabs

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Owls

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Elephants

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Lions

Question 46

What would you NOT usually find on a beach?

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Trees

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Sand

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Shells

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Pebbles

Question 47

What happens when the sea drops sand and pebbles on the shore?

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Deposition

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Weathering

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Erosion

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Transportation

Question 48

Which animal is MOST likely to live on a rocky shore?

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Crab

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Jellyfish

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Dolphin

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Shark

Question 49

What is a long, thin strip of sand called that sticks out from the coast?

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A spit

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A cliff

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A cave

Question 50

What causes the sea to rise and fall regularly?

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Tides

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Currents

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Waves

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Winds

Question 51

Which activity can harm our coasts?

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Building houses too close to the sea

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Collecting seashells

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Drawing pictures of the sea

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Swimming in the sea