Coastal Geography Quiz

What term is used to describe the area that extends from the low tide shoreline to the high tide shoreline?

• Offshore

• Nearshore

• Foreshore

• Backshore

Which feature is formed by wave action cutting into a cliff face?

• Coastal bluff

• Berm

• Notch

• Longshore trough

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What is the term for the area where waves break, often seen as white foam on the water?

• Breakers

• Longshore bar

• Wave-cut bench

• Berm

Where is the "Backshore" located in relation to the "Beach"?

• Seaward of the beach

• Landward of the beach

• At the lowest point of the beach

• At the water's edge of the beach

Which of the following is NOT typically found in the composition of a beach?

• Sand

• Shells

• Leaves

• Pebbles

What are the two processes involved in sand movement on the beach?

• Erosion & Deposition

• Swash & Backwash

• Condensation & Precipitation

• Evaporation & Transpiration

What happens when light waves hit the beach?

• A) Sand moves down toward the sea

• B) Backwash dominates

• C) Swash soaks into beach, moves sand up toward berm

• D) Leads to erosion

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What is the result of heavy waves on the beach?

• A) Sand moves up toward berm

• B) Swash soaks into beach

• C) Leads to deposition

• D) Backwash dominates, leads to erosion

What type of waves are associated with a summertime beach during fair weather?

• Short, high waves

• Long, low waves

• No waves

• Irregular waves

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

What is a characteristic feature of a wintertime beach during a storm?

• Wide berm

• Sandbar

• Narrow berm

• No sand

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