Coastal Geography Quiz

What is an arch?

• A pile of sand formed by wind

• A natural rock formation with a hole through it

• A type of coastal vegetation

What is a bay?

• A narrow strip of land extending into the sea

• A body of water partially surrounded by land

• A steep rock face along the coast

What is a beach?

• A rocky cliff formed by erosion

• A sandy or pebbly area along the shoreline

• A deep underwater trench

What is a cave?

• A mound of sand formed by wind

• A hollow area in a cliff or rock

• A type of coastal plant

What is a cliff?

• A sandy area along the shore

• A steep rock face along the coast

• A shallow body of water

What is a coast?

• The area where land meets the sea

• A mound of sand formed by wind

• A deep underwater valley

What is a dune?

• A rocky cliff formed by erosion

• A mound of sand formed by wind

• A body of water partially enclosed by land

What is erosion?

• The process of building up sand dunes

• The process of wearing away rocks or land

• The formation of a bay

What is a headland?

• A sandy area along the shore

• A narrow piece of land projecting into the sea

• A hollow area in a cliff

What is a spit?

• A steep rock face along the coast

• A narrow stretch of sand extending into the sea

• A body of water partially enclosed by land