Beach Erosion

Waves shape the coast through erosion by breaking down rocks and ________ sand and sediment

• moving

• flying

• dropping

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When waves hit rocks with huge force, it causes rocks to

• not change

• break apart

• get larger

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Where rock is softer, waves erode it faster

• True

• Flase

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following is considered a wave EROSION feature

• beach

• kettle

• oxbow lake

• sea cave

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Where wave-washed sediment along a coast drops

• sea arch

• sea cave

• beach

• None of the above

How can a town stop beach erosion without causing erosion in other places?

• build groins on the beach

• plant plants on beach dunes

• build seawalls along the shore

• remove buildings on the beach

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

The leaders of a coastal town want to slow the erosion of a nearby beach. Which technology should they research?

• groins

• levees

• storm drains

• beach nourishment

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

What is the primary cause of beach erosion?

• Wind action

• Tidal forces

• Wave action

• Human activity

Which of the following human activities can accelerate beach erosion?

• Planting vegetation

• Building seawalls

• Constructing jetties

• Beach nourishment

How does vegetation help in preventing beach erosion?

• By absorbing wave energy

• By trapping sand

• By providing shade

• By attracting wildlife