
Coastal Systems Quiz

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Geography
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9th Grade
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Hard
Amal Bissessar
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21 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of a coastline?
An area where the land meets the mountain
An area where the land meets the sea
An area where the land meets the river
An area where the land meets the sky
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are waves usually formed?
By the rotation of the Earth
By wind blowing over the sea
By volcanic eruptions only
By earthquakes only
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the highest point of a wave called?
Wavelength
Wave trough
Wave height
Wave crest
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of wave has a stronger backwash than swash?
Longitudinal Waves
Tsunamis
Destructive Waves
Constructive Waves
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the process of erosion where materials carried by waves are thrown repeatedly against the cliffs?
Hydraulic action
Attrition
Corrasion
Solution
6.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is formed when a wave cut notch deepens and the overlying cliff collapses?
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the predominant process in the formation of caves along a headland?
Solution
Corrasion
Hydraulic action
Attrition
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