Coastal Features and Islands: Explore North America's Diverse Coastlines

Question 1

How do coastal islands contribute to the ecological balance of North America by supporting a wide range of plant and animal life?

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Diverse Habitats

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Natural Barriers

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Navigational Aids

Question 2

Which peninsula is situated in the northwestern United States, separating the Pacific Ocean from Puget Sound?

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Olympic Peninsula

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Baja California

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Cape Cod

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San Francisco Peninsula

Question 3

Identify the island renowned for its temperate climate and redwood forests.

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Vancouver Island

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Long Island

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Hawaii

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Puerto Rico

Question 4

Which archipelago consists of a chain of islands extending off the coast of Alaska?

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Aleutian Islands

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Hawaiian Islands

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Florida Keys

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Channel Islands

Question 5

Identify the largest freshwater island located within North America.

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Isle Royale

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Mackinac Island

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Monhegan Island

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Marthas Vineyard

Question 6

Which coastal feature is a narrow land bridge connecting a peninsula to a mainland?

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Isthmus

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Cape

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Spit

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Baymouth bar

Question 7

Identify the major river delta responsible for creating a significant wetland ecosystem in Louisiana.

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Mississippi River

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Colorado River

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Yukon River

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Ohio River

Question 8

Which coastal type is characterized by high cliffs, sea caves, and narrow beaches?

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Fjord coast

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Barrier coast

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Emergent coast

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Submergent coast

Question 9

What is a coastal indenture partly enclosed by land, creating an inlet from a larger body of water?

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Bay

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Peninsula

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Cape

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Isthmus

Question 10

A landform with water on three sides and a narrow land connection to the mainland is called a:

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Peninsula

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Bay

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Cape

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Isthmus

Question 11

Which US state is renowned for its numerous barrier islands created by sediment deposits?

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Florida

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California

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New York

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Texas

Question 12

A narrow landform connecting two larger landmasses, allowing passage between two bodies of water, is known as a:

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Isthmus

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Bay

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Peninsula

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Cape

Question 13

A substantial landmass surrounded by water, smaller than a continent, is classified as a:

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Island

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Bay

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Peninsula

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Archipelago

Question 14

Which island group, located in North America's northernmost region, is famous for its towering cliffs and seabird colonies?

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Aleutian Islands

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Galapagos Islands

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Hawaiian Islands

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Bermuda Islands

Question 15

What is a long, narrow landform extending from the shoreline into a body of water, primarily composed of sand or sediment?

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Bar

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Cape

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Headland

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Tombolo

Question 16

Which coastal feature is formed by sediment deposits from a river entering a larger body of water?

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Delta

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Fjord

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Coral reef

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Estuary

Question 17

What is a deep, narrow inlet, typically found in mountainous coastal regions, formed by glacial erosion?

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Fjord

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Sound

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Harbor

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Strait

Question 18

How do bays, peninsulas, and islands interact to shape coastal landscapes? Explain their interconnectedness.

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Bays provide shelter for islands, while peninsulas protect bays from strong currents.

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Peninsulas form solely from sediment deposits from rivers.

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Islands are isolated and unaffected by coastal processes.

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Bays, peninsulas, and islands have no significant impact on coastal landscapes.

Question 19

Which of these is a recommended strategy for sustainably managing coastal environments in North America?

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Implementing zoning regulations to guide coastal development

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Allowing for unrestricted coastal development

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Permitting the unlimited extraction of natural resources from coastal waters

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Ignoring the potential effects of climate change on coastal environments

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a major coastal feature in North America?

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Caribbean Sea

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Bay of Fundy

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Baja California

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Hudson Bay

Question 21

What type of coastal feature is formed when a narrow strip of land connects two larger bodies of land?

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Isthmus

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Bay

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Peninsula

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Island

Question 22

Which of the following islands is part of the Aleutian Islands chain?

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Kodiak Island

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Vancouver Island

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Long Island

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Ellesmere Island

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a physical process that shapes coastal features?

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Weathering

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Volcanism

Question 24

How do the tides in the Bay of Fundy differ from those in most other bays?

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They have a larger tidal range.

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They occur more frequently.

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They are caused by different physical processes.

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There is no significant difference in the tides.

Question 25

Which coastal feature is NOT found in North America?

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Plateau

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Bay

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Cape

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Peninsula

Question 26

In which region of North America is the Gulf of Mexico located?

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Gulf Coast

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East Coast

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West Coast

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Great Lakes Region

Question 27

Which peninsula has a rugged coastline with towering cliffs?

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Baja California

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Florida

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Cape Cod

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Delmarva

Question 28

What is the largest island in the Great Lakes?

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Manitoulin Island

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Isle Royale

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Mackinac Island

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South Manitou Island

Question 29

What is a unique characteristic of the Alaskan coastline?

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Numerous fjords and glaciers

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Extensive coral reefs

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Large mangrove forests

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Sandy beaches and dunes

Question 30

Which coastal feature poses a risk of strong currents and riptides?

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Cape

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Bay

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Peninsula

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Island

Question 31

Define a barrier island.

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A long, thin island that runs parallel to the coast

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A volcanic island formed from underwater eruptions

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A coral island located far offshore

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A sandbar connecting an island to the mainland

Question 32

What is the primary factor responsible for the formation of barrier islands along the southeastern coastline of North America?

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Deposition of sediment by longshore currents

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Submergence of coastal plains

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Erosion of headlands

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Volcanic activity

Question 33

Which North American coastal feature is known for its rich biodiversity and is a vital fishing ground?

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Estuary

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Peninsula

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Bay

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Cape

Question 34

Which coastal feature is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses?

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Isthmus

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Bay

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Peninsula

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Island

Question 35

What is the name of the largest island in the world, located off the coast of North America?

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Greenland

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Cuba

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Vancouver Island

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Newfoundland

Question 36

Which bay on the West Coast of the United States is renowned for its scenic beauty and marine ecosystem?

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San Francisco Bay

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Chesapeake Bay

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Hudson Bay

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Gulf of Mexico

Question 37

What coastal feature is formed by the accumulation of sediment deposited by a river as it enters a larger body of water?

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Delta

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Spit

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Tombolo

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Barrier island

Question 38

Which body of water connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean?

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Strait

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Bay

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Peninsula

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Isthmus

Question 39

Which island nation in the Caribbean is known for its white-sand beaches and vibrant culture?

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Jamaica

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Hawaii

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Puerto Rico

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Bermuda

Question 40

What is the name of the southeasternmost peninsula of the contiguous United States?

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Florida

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Alaska

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California

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Texas

Question 41

Which coastal feature is created by the erosion of a cliff, leaving a vertical pillar of rock in the sea?

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Sea stack

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Bay

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Peninsula

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Wave-cut platform

Question 42

Define a peninsula.

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A narrow, elongated piece of land that extends into a body of water.

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A large body of water partially surrounded by land.

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A chain of islands that forms a natural barrier parallel to the coast.

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A small, low-lying island formed from the accumulation of sand and other sediments.

Question 43

A large body of water partially surrounded by land and often smaller than a gulf is called a:

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Bay

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Strait

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Gulf

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Channel

Question 44

Deltas are formed by the:

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Accumulation of sediment at a river's mouth.

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Deposition of sand and other sediments by wind.

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Erosion of coastal cliffs by waves.

Question 45

Identify the type of island formed by the accumulation of sand and other sediments:

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Sandbar

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Atoll

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Reef

Question 46

Which of the following is a characteristic of a barrier island?

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Forms a natural barrier parallel to the coast.

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Formed by the accumulation of volcanic material.

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Typically found in the open ocean.

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a plateau?

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Lower than the surrounding terrain.

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Elevated and surrounded by water.

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Has a flat top.

Question 48

Identify the type of landform that is formed by a large, slow-moving mass of ice.

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Glacier

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Iceberg

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Ice Cap

Question 49

Identify the body of water that extends into the land and is surrounded by land on three sides:

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Bay

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Peninsula

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Island

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Strait

Question 50

A long, narrow landform that extends into a body of water and is connected to the mainland by an isthmus is termed as:

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Peninsula

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Cape

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Delta

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Isthmus

Question 51

Which of the following coastal features is formed at the mouth of a river where sediment accumulates?

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Delta

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Barrier island

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Sandbar

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Spit

Question 52

Select the term that describes a landmass entirely surrounded by water:

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Island

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Cape

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Archipelago

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Peninsula

Question 53

Identify the process where waves erode the base of cliffs, causing them to collapse:

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Wave-cut erosion

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Abrasion

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Longshore drift

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Hydraulic action

Question 54

The movement of sand and other sediments along a coastline by waves and currents is referred to as:

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Longshore drift

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Accretion

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Erosion

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Deposition

Question 55

Select the factor that has the most significant influence on the formation and distribution of coastal features:

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Wave energy

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Wind patterns

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Tectonic activity

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Biological processes

Question 56

The process by which sediment is gradually deposited over time, creating new landforms, is known as:

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Accretion

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Subduction

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Deposition

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Erosion