Grade 12 Geography Landforms of Deposition Quiz

Formation of spits: What is the primary process involved in the formation of spits?

Formation of spits: Explain the role of longshore drift in the formation of spits.

• Spits are formed by volcanic activity

• Longshore drift has no role in the formation of spits

• Spits are formed by the erosion of mountains

• Longshore drift transports sediment along the coastline, leading to the formation of spits.

Characteristics of tombola: Describe the characteristics of a tombola landform.

• A landform formed by the movement of tectonic plates

• A landform formed by erosion of rocks

• A landform formed by volcanic activity

• A landform formed by deposition of sediments connecting an island to the mainland or to another island.

Characteristics of tombola: What distinguishes a tombola from other landforms of deposition?

• A steep, vertical cliff formed by erosion

• A large body of water surrounded by land

• A narrow strip of land connecting an island to the mainland

• A low-lying area of land between hills or mountains

Processes of beach formation: Discuss the main processes involved in the formation of beaches.

• Volcanic activity, tectonic plate movement, and weathering

• Erosion, transportation, and deposition of sediments

• Chemical weathering, deforestation, and urbanization

• Glacial melting, volcanic eruptions, and earthquake activity

Processes of beach formation: How do constructive and destructive waves contribute to beach formation?

• Constructive waves deposit sand and other materials on the beach, while destructive waves erode the beach and help shape it.

• Constructive waves create deep holes in the beach

• Constructive waves erode the beach and remove sand

• Destructive waves deposit sand and other materials on the beach

Factors affecting spit development: What are the key factors that influence the development of spits?

• Wave direction, longshore drift, and sheltered area

• Tides, water temperature, and air pressure

• Elevation, precipitation, and soil type

• Temperature, humidity, and wind speed

Factors affecting spit development: Explain the impact of wave energy on spit development.

• Spits are formed due to volcanic activity

• Wave energy has no impact on spit development

• Wave energy causes the erosion of spits

• Wave energy can transport and deposit sediment, leading to the formation of a spit.

Impact of longshore drift on beaches: How does longshore drift affect the shape and size of beaches?

• It has no impact on the shape and size of beaches

• It makes the beach disappear completely

• It causes the beach to become rocky and uneven

• It causes the beach to widen or narrow, and can create spits and bars.

Impact of longshore drift on beaches: Discuss the role of longshore drift in the movement of sediment along the coastline.

• Longshore drift is not responsible for shaping or reshaping beaches

• Longshore drift only moves sediment away from the coastline

• Longshore drift moves sediment along the coastline, shaping and reshaping beaches.

• Longshore drift has no impact on the movement of sediment along the coastline