HS SCI CHP 17: Part 6 - Shorelines and Features

How is a barrier island different from a tombolo?

• A tombolo is always larger than a barrier island.
• A barrier island is connected to the mainland by a sandbar.
• A barrier island is separate from the mainland, while a tombolo connects an island to the mainland.
• A barrier island is a type of tombolo.

What is a headland?

• A headland is a flat area of land near the coast.
• A headland is a deep underwater trench.
• A headland is a type of marine animal.
• A headland is a prominent point of land that juts out into a body of water.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a lagoon?

• A lagoon is a freshwater river.
• A lagoon is a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water by a barrier.
• A lagoon is a deep ocean trench.
• A lagoon is a type of coral reef.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a recessed body of water along a shoreline called?

• bay
• estuary
• lagoon
• cove

Which of the following occurs as sand dunes get older?

• They get smaller

• They are formed more and more by the tides

• They become more volatile and subject to fast movement

• They become more stable because vegetation takes root

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2