Coastal Processes: Interactive Quizzes for Year 11 Geography

Question 1

Which type of coastal erosion occurs when waves directly impact a cliff, compressing and releasing air in cracks?

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Hydraulic action

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Abrasion

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Corrosion

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Attrition

Question 2

Longshore drift refers to the movement of sediment along a beach:

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At an angle to the shoreline

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Parallel to the shoreline

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Perpendicular to the shoreline

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In random directions

Question 3

When a coastline retreats due to erosion, this process is known as:

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Retrogradation

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Accretion

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Progradation

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Submergence

Question 4

In the process of coastal deposition, sediment is:

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Deposited along the coastline

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Removed from the coastline

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Transported inland

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Eroded from the coastline

Question 5

Which factor does NOT influence the rate of coastal erosion?

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Average temperature

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Wave energy

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Geology of the coastline

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Sea level

Question 6

A steep, rocky slope facing the sea is a characteristic of which coastal landform?

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Cliff

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Beach

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Sand dune

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Spit

Question 7

Which process involves the wearing down of rocks by waves?

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Abrasion

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Corrosion

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Hydraulic action

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Attrition

Question 8

What is the primary mechanism by which waves erode coastal cliffs?

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Hydraulic action

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Corrosion

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Attrition

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Suspension

Question 9

Which type of tide results in one high tide and one low tide each day?

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Diurnal tide

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Semi-diurnal tide

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Mixed tide

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Spring tide

Question 10

What is the term for a long, narrow ridge of sand that connects a mainland to an island or another landmass?

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Tombolo

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Bar

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Fjord

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Ria

Question 11

Which of the following is considered a sustainable coastal management strategy?

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Beach nourishment using natural materials

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Construction of hard structures like seawalls

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Dredging of coastal channels

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Damming of rivers

Question 12

What type of coastal landform is formed when wind-blown sand accumulates and forms a mound or ridge?

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Dune

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Spit

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Headland

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Cliff

Question 13

Which of the following is a consequence of coastal deposition?

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Land reclamation

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Beach loss

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Increased flood risk

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Coastal pollution

Question 14

What is the name of the process by which waves break down rocks into smaller fragments?

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Attrition

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Corrosion

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Hydraulic action

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Erosion

Question 15

What is the primary reason for longshore drift?

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Waves approaching the coast at an angle

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Tidal currents

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Wind patterns

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Wave refraction

Question 16

What is the name of the process by which sediment is transported parallel to the shoreline by waves?

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Longshore drift

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Beach drift

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Offshore drift

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Onshore drift

Question 17

What is the name of the process by which sediment is deposited on a beach, creating new land?

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Deposition

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Erosion

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Transportation

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Accretion

Question 18

Which of the following factors does **not** influence the rate of coastal erosion?

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Cloud cover

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Wave energy

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Beach slope

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Presence of vegetation

Question 19

What is a spit?

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A long, narrow ridge of sediment that extends from a headland

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A bay that has been partially filled with sediment

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A large wave that breaks on the shore

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A type of coastal cliff

Question 20

What is the process by which seawater dissolves and erodes coastal rocks?

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Corrosion

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Hydraulic action

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Abrasion

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Attrition

Question 21

Which of the following types of rock is most resistant to coastal erosion?

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Granite

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Sandstone

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Mudstone

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Limestone

Question 22

What is the process by which waves break and lose energy as they approach the shore?

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Shoaling

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Refraction

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Diffraction

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Reflection

Question 23

How does vegetation help protect coastlines from erosion?

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Absorbs wave energy and traps sediment

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Reflects waves back to the sea

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Hardens the coastline

Question 24

Which of these is a potential drawback of using groynes as a coastal management technique, especially in areas with substantial longshore drift?

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Disruption of sediment movement

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Increased wave power

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Greater biodiversity

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Enhanced visual appeal

Question 25

Which of the following factors does NOT significantly influence coastal erosion rates?

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Presence of coral reefs

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Wave energy

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Tidal range

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Sea level rise

Question 26

Which of the following is a potential negative consequence of coastal erosion?

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Loss of land and property

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Improved beach access for recreation

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Increased biodiversity due to the creation of new habitats

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Economic benefits from tourism development

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a method used to protect a coastline from erosion?

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Deforestation

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Groynes

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Beach nourishment

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Sea walls

Question 28

Which global process is the primary cause of the observed rise in sea levels?

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Climate change

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Tidal forces

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Plate tectonics

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Volcanic activity

Question 29

What is the academic field that focuses on the study of coastal processes and environments called?

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Coastal geography

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Marine biology

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Hydrology

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Geology

Question 30

A headland is a coastal landform formed by:

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Differential erosion

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Tidal currents

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Wave refraction

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Longshore drift deposition

Question 31

Which of the following is a method of beach nourishment?

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Adding sand to the beach

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Planting vegetation on dunes

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Dredging a harbor

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Building a seawall

Question 32

Longshore drift is the movement of sediment along a coastline:

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Parallel to the shore

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Perpendicular to the shore

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In a circular pattern

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Towards the deep ocean

Question 33

Which of the following is a characteristic of a destructive wave?

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High energy and short wavelength

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Does not cause erosion

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Low energy and long wavelength

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Breaks on a steep beach

Question 34

Which of the following processes is the primary agent responsible for the formation of a sea stack?

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Erosion by concentrated hydraulic action and abrasion

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Deposition of sediment by longshore drift

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Chemical weathering of coastal rocks

Question 35

Longshore drift refers to the movement of sediment along a coast. Which of the following factors is essential for longshore drift to occur?

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Waves approaching the coastline at an angle

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A steep coastal gradient

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Strong offshore winds

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High tidal range

Question 36

Which of the following coastal landforms is primarily formed by deposition of sediment transported by longshore drift?

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Spit

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Wave-cut platform

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Cliff

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Headland

Question 37

What is the primary effect of human activities such as coastal development and dredging on coastal erosion?

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Increased erosion rates

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Formation of sand dunes

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Increased biodiversity

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Decreased erosion rates

Question 38

Which of the following is a natural factor that can contribute to coastal management challenges?

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Rising sea levels

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Beach nourishment projects

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Tourism development

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Construction of seawalls

Question 39

What is the main purpose of a groyne in coastal management?

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To interrupt longshore drift and trap sediment, building up the beach

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To reduce the impact of storm surges

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To prevent wave erosion of cliffs

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To create artificial reefs for marine life

Question 40

Which of the following statements accurately describes the process of wave refraction?

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Waves bend as they approach an irregular coastline, concentrating energy on headlands and reducing it in bays.

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Waves increase in height as they move from deep to shallow water.

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Waves break when their height exceeds the water depth.

Question 41

Which type of coastline is characterized by drowned river valleys, creating inlets, estuaries, and salt marshes?

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Ria coastline

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Emergent coastline

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Cliffed coastline

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Concordant coastline

Question 42

How does vegetation, such as salt marsh grasses, contribute to coastal protection?

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By stabilizing sediment, reducing wave energy, and providing a natural buffer

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By attracting marine organisms that weaken coastal structures

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By increasing the rate of erosion

Question 43

What is the primary cause of rhythmic tidal patterns, such as high and low tides?

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The gravitational pull of the moon, sun, and Earth's rotation

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The Coriolis effect

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Wind patterns over the ocean