How to Save a Beach Quiz

Where did Garrett Renton grow up?

• Howell, New Jersey

• Neptune, New Jersey

• Atlantic City, New Jersey

• Miami, Florida

What is causing the beaches to change according to the text?

• Climate change

• Overfishing

• Pollution

• Tourism

What organization does Garrett volunteer for?

• American Littoral Society

• Beach Conservation Group

• American Coastal Society

• Oceanic Preservation Society

What natural feature helps protect the coastline from flooding?

• Sand dunes

• Forests

• Mountains

• Rivers

What does 'littoral' mean?

• Related to mountains

• Having to do with the seashore

• Concerning the deep sea

• Pertaining to rivers

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What is one of the human-made structures mentioned that has not effectively stopped erosion?

• Seawalls

• Piers

• Bridges

• Dams

What is erosion?

• The act of planting trees

• The process of building up soil

• The process of rock, sand, or soil being moved away by natural forces

• The cleaning of the ocean

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What did workers do first to help restore the beach in Neptune, New Jersey?

• Planted trees

• Delivered truckloads of sand

• Introduced new marine life

• Built a new seawall

What natural features do coral reefs and oyster reefs share in their effect on coastlines?

• They provide homes for fish

• They increase sand on beaches

• They attract tourists

• They slow down waves

How did Garrett feel after seeing the results of the beach restoration project?

• Disappointed

• Accomplished

• Confused

• Indifferent