Coastal Systems Quiz

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

How are waves usually formed?

• By the rotation of the Earth

• By wind blowing over the sea

• By volcanic eruptions only

• By earthquakes only

What is the highest point of a wave called?

• Wavelength

• Wave trough

• Wave height

• Wave crest

Which type of wave has a stronger backwash than swash?

• Longitudinal Waves

• Tsunamis

• Destructive Waves

• Constructive Waves

What is the process of erosion where materials carried by waves are thrown repeatedly against the cliffs?

• Hydraulic action

• Attrition

• Corrasion

• Solution

What is formed when a wave cut notch deepens and the overlying cliff collapses?

What is the predominant process in the formation of caves along a headland?

• Solution

• Corrasion

• Hydraulic action

• Attrition

What is the process where small particles are carried in water, making it look cloudy?

• Traction

• Dissolved Load

• Suspension

• Saltation

What results in the deposition of materials by constructive waves?

• High energy waves

• Tidal currents

• Strong winds

• Low energy waves

Where are sandy beaches usually found?

• In deep waters

• In areas with strong winds

• In areas with high energy waves

• In bays with shallow water