Coastal Threats Quiz

What is the process by which the coast is worn away by the action of the sea?

• Coastal attrition

• Coastal erosion

• Shoreline degradation

• Oceanic corrosion

What is the term for the gradual increase in the average level of the sea?

• water level elevation

• ocean level rise

• sea level increase

• sea level rise

Which phenomenon can lead to increased coastal flooding?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Deforestation

• Solar flares

• Melting ice caps

What type of engineering solutions involve the construction of physical structures to protect the coast?

• Coastal engineering

• Oceanic engineering

• Marine engineering

• Seaside engineering

Which environmental factors contribute to the threats faced by the coast?

• Sea level rise, coastal erosion, storm surges, pollution

• Tornadoes, earthquakes, deforestation

What is the name for structures built parallel to the coast to trap sand and prevent erosion?

• groins

• jetties

• breakwaters

• dams

Which type of structure is built at right angles to the coast to trap sediment and protect the shore?

• Jetties

• Groynes

• Breakwaters

• Seawalls

What is the term for a type of barrier built across a river estuary to prevent flooding and generate electricity?

• barrier

• wall

• blockade

• dam

How does climate change impact coastal areas?

• Increased snowfall, reduced storm intensity, desertification, and freshwater abundance

• Sea level rise, increased storm intensity, coastal erosion, and ocean acidification.

What is the term for the long-term heating of the Earth's climate system?

• earthly scorching

• universal heating

• planetary toasting

• global warming