Coasts: Explore Coastal Environments and Processes

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a natural process that shapes coastal environments?

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Transpiration

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Weathering

Question 2

How does the geology of a coastal area impact its resistance to erosion?

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Harder rocks are generally more resistant to erosion than softer rocks.

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Softer rocks are generally more resistant to erosion than harder rocks.

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Geology has no influence on coastal erosion.

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Steeper cliffs are more resistant to erosion than gently sloping coasts.

Question 3

What are the main types of coastal management strategies?

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Hard engineering, soft engineering, and managed retreat

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Hard engineering and soft engineering

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Soft engineering and managed retreat

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Managed retreat only

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a hard engineering approach in coastal management?

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Building seawalls

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Planting vegetation

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Managed retreat

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Beach nourishment

Question 5

What are the advantages and disadvantages of building seawalls?

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Advantages: Seawalls protect the coastline from erosion; Disadvantages: They can be expensive and visually intrusive.

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Advantages: Seawalls are inexpensive and visually appealing; Disadvantages: They do not always provide effective protection from erosion.

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Advantages: Seawalls provide effective protection from erosion; Disadvantages: They are not always visually appealing.

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Advantages: Seawalls are visually appealing; Disadvantages: They do not protect the coastline from erosion.

Question 6

How can climate change impact coastal environments?

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Rising sea levels, increased storminess, and changes in sediment transport

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Decreased sea levels, reduced storminess, and increased sediment transport

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Climate change has no impact on coastal environments.

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Rising sea levels and reduced storminess, but no changes in sediment transport

Question 7

What is the role of mangroves in coastal ecosystems?

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They provide a habitat for marine life, stabilize the coastline, and filter pollutants.

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They provide a habitat for marine life, but do not stabilize the coastline or filter pollutants.

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They stabilize the coastline, but do not provide a habitat for marine life or filter pollutants.

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They filter pollutants, but do not provide a habitat for marine life or stabilize the coastline.

Question 8

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

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Prioritizing the preservation of natural coastal ecosystems and implementing adaptive strategies to address climate change impacts.

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Building extensive seawalls and other hard engineering structures to protect the coastline from erosion.

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Allowing for unrestricted development in coastal areas.

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Managing coastal resources solely for economic gain.

Question 9

Which of these factors does NOT influence coastal erosion?

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Presence of natural vegetation

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Wave height and energy

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Tidal range and currents

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Sea level rise due to climate change

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of coastal environments?

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Always flat and sandy

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Constantly changing

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Shaped by water

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Influenced by tides

Question 11

What is the name for the gradual wearing away of land by the sea?

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Subduction

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Weathering

Question 12

Which of the following is a process that wears away coastal landforms?

Accepted Answer

Coastal erosion

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Deposition

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Sedimentation

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Accretion

Question 13

What is the name of the force that moves water and sand parallel to the coastline?

Accepted Answer

Longshore drift

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Wave refraction

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Tidal currents

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Erosion

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to coastal erosion?

Accepted Answer

Planting vegetation on dunes

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Strong wave energy

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Soft rock cliffs

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Rising sea levels

Question 15

What is the main difference between a headland and a bay?

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Headlands are higher than bays, while bays are lower than headlands.

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Headlands are formed by deposition, while bays are formed by erosion.

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Headlands are found on straight coastlines, while bays are found on curved coastlines.

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Headlands are protected by bays, while bays are exposed to waves.

Question 16

Which of the following plants can help to stabilize sand dunes?

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Marram grass

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Kelp

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Seagrasses

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Mangroves

Question 17

What is the name of the process by which sand and sediment are added to a coastline?

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Accretion

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Erosion

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Subduction

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Longshore drift

Question 18

Which of these factors does NOT directly affect the rate of coastal erosion?

Accepted Answer

Number of tourists

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Wave height

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Tidal range

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Climate change

Question 19

Which of these factors does NOT directly affect coastal erosion?

Accepted Answer

Tourism

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Wave energy

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Sea level rise

Question 20

What is the name of the movement of sediment along a coastline by waves and currents?

Accepted Answer

Longshore drift

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Wave refraction

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Erosion

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Deposition

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

Wind direction

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Wave energy

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Tidal range

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Coastal vegetation

Question 22

What is the term for a long, narrow ridge of sand or shingle that forms parallel to the coastline?

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Spit

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Bar

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Estuary

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Cliffs

Question 23

What is the name of the process by which waves change direction as they approach the coastline?

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Wave refraction

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Longshore drift

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Erosion

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Deposition

Question 24

What is the term for a vertical or near-vertical rock face found along the coast?

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Cliffs

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Spit

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Bar

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Estuary

Question 25

What is the name of the process by which sediment is laid down on a coastline?

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Deposition

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Longshore drift

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Wave refraction

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Erosion

Question 26

Which of these processes does NOT play a role in shaping coastal landscapes?

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Photosynthesis

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Erosion

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Transportation

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Deposition

Question 27

What is the name of the process where waves break down cliffs?

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Hydraulic action

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Abrasion

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Corrosion

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Deposition

Question 28

What is the name of the process where sediment is deposited by waves and currents?

Accepted Answer

Deposition

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Erosion

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Transportation

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Accretion

Question 29

Which of the following is an example of a hard engineering coastal management strategy?

Accepted Answer

Building seawalls

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Planting vegetation

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Beach nourishment

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Dune restoration

Question 30

Which of the following is **not** a typical coastal landform?

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Forest

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Beach

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Cliff

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Headland

Question 31

What is the main purpose of a groyne?

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To trap sand and prevent beach loss

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To create a harbour or marina

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To protect cliffs from erosion

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To generate electricity

Question 32

What is the name of the line that separates the land from the sea?

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Shoreline

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Coastline

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Beach

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Headland

Question 33

What is the name of the area where the river meets the sea?

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Estuary

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Delta

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Headland

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Beach

Question 34

What is the difference between a headland and a bay?

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A headland is a stretch of land that juts out into the sea, while a bay is a stretch of land that curves inward

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A headland is a high, rocky cliff, while a bay is a low-lying, sandy area

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A headland is formed by erosion, while a bay is formed by deposition

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There is no difference between a headland and a bay

Question 35

What is the name of the process by which sediment is transported along the coast by waves and currents?

Accepted Answer

Longshore drift

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Erosion

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Accretion

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Deposition

Question 36

What is the difference between a spit and a tombolo?

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A spit is a long, narrow strip of land that connects the mainland to an island, while a tombolo connects an island to the mainland

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A spit is formed by longshore drift, while a tombolo is formed by the deposition of sediment by waves

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A spit is found in sheltered areas, while a tombolo is found in exposed areas

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There is no difference between a spit and a tombolo

Question 37

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

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Accretion

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Corrosion

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Hydraulic action

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Abrasion

Question 38

What is the name of the process where waves break against a cliff, compressing the air in cracks and causing the rock to break away?

Accepted Answer

Hydraulic action

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Abrasion

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Corrosion

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Attrition

Question 39

What is the name of the area of land that is protected from the sea by a headland or spit?

Accepted Answer

Bay

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Beach

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Cliff

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Estuary

Question 40

What is the purpose of groynes in coastal management?

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To trap sediment and build up beaches

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To improve water quality

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To protect cliffs from erosion

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To create new habitats for wildlife

Question 41

Which of the following is a renewable energy source that can be harnessed in coastal areas?

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Tidal power

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Coal

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Nuclear power

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Natural gas

Question 42

What is the name of the process where sediment is transported along the coast by waves and currents?

Accepted Answer

Longshore drift

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Abrasion

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Erosion

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Accretion

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a potential impact of sea level rise?

Accepted Answer

Increased tourism

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Coastal flooding

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Erosion of beaches

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Salinization of freshwater sources

Question 44

Which of these is NOT a way that waves wear away the coast?

Accepted Answer

Accretion

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Abrasion

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Wave erosion

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Hydraulic action

Question 45

What process happens when the force of waves crashing against cliffs breaks them down?

Accepted Answer

Hydraulic action

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Corrosion

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Attrition

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Abrasion

Question 46

What is the main purpose of a sea wall?

Accepted Answer

To stop the sea from eroding the coast

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To make the water cleaner

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To create a new beach

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To attract more tourists

Question 47

Which of these is a way to protect the coast that doesn't involve building structures?

Accepted Answer

Beach nourishment

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Sea wall

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Groynes

Question 48

What landform is formed when a river meets the sea and drops its sediment?

Accepted Answer

Delta

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Spit

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Estuary

Question 49

What process moves sand along the coastline?

Accepted Answer

Longshore drift

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Deposition

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Erosion

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Accretion

Question 50

Which of these is a positive effect of tourism on the coast?

Accepted Answer

It helps the local economy grow

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It pollutes the environment

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It causes more coastal erosion

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It makes the area too crowded

Question 51

What is the name of the agreement that aims to stop pollution from ships in the sea?

Accepted Answer

MARPOL

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Kyoto Protocol

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Montreal Protocol

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Paris Agreement