Coastal Processes Quiz

What is deposition in coastal processes?

• The movement of material along the coastline

• The dropping of material when the sea loses energy

• The breakdown of rocks by weathering

• The removal of material from the coast

Which type of wave is associated with deposition?

• Destructive waves

• Constructive waves

• Tidal waves

• Seismic waves

What happens when the sea loses energy?

• It increases its speed

• It erodes the coastline

• It deposits the material it carries

• It forms new waves

Which of the following is a factor leading to deposition?

• Deep water

• High wave frequency

• Strong winds

• Sheltered areas like bays

What is the role of constructive waves in deposition?

• They carry material away from the beach

• They have a high frequency

• They erode the beach

• They help build up material on the beach

What is NOT a factor that leads to deposition?

• Strong wind

• Strong swash

• Shallow water

• Waves slowing down

What is the process called when material is moved along the coastline?

• Transportation

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

What happens to material when a river loses its energy?

• It is deposited

• It is dissolved

• It is carried further

• It is eroded

Which of the following describes constructive waves?

• High frequency and weak swash

• Low frequency and strong swash

• High frequency and strong backwash

• Low frequency and weak swash

What is the main cause of deposition on coastlines?

• Decrease in water temperature

• Increase in wind speed

• Loss of wave energy

• Increase in wave energy