Coastal Geography Quiz

What is longshore drift?

What is a lagoon?

• A fast flowing river section

• A shallow body of water separated from a larger body by a barrier

• A rocky coastal cliff

• A deep ocean trench

What is a sand dune?

• A structure built for sand sports

• Large body of water

• Type of rock formation

• Hill of sand formed by wind.

How are sand dunes formed?

• Volcanic activity

• Erosion by water

• Glacial movement

• Wind action

What is the function of sand dunes in coastal areas?

• Reducing temperature

• Preventing soil erosion

We have two types of sand dunes and those are:

How do sand dunes help protect the land from coastal storms?

• By acting as barriers

• By floating on the water

• By making a sea wall

Name some uses of coastal areas:

What is one major effect of coastal erosion?

• Expansion of forest areas

• Loss of land

What are some disadvantages of land reclamation?