Marine Coasts Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a sandy coast?

• Cliffs of Moher

• Bondi Beach

• Thames Estuary

• Sundarbans

Where are estuarine coasts found?

• In the middle of deserts

• At the mouths of rivers

• On mountain tops

• In the Arctic

What is the environmental significance of marine coasts?

• They are barren and lifeless

• They support ecosystems like mangroves and coral reefs

• They are only used for industrial purposes

• They are always covered in snow

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Which coast is characterized by coral formations?

• Mangrove coasts

• Sandy coasts

• Coral reef coasts

• Estuarine coasts

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What is a key economic importance of marine coasts?

• They are used for mining

• They support tourism and fishing

• They are used for agriculture

• They are used for manufacturing

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Which coast is an example of an estuarine coast?

• Bondi Beach

• Thames Estuary

• Cliffs of Moher

• Sundarbans

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Which coast is an example of a coral reef coast?

• Chesapeake Bay

• Maldives Coasts

• Big Sur

• Sundarbans

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Which recovery program helped the Iberian lynx population?

• Humpback Whale Comeback.

• Tongass National Forest Conservation.

• Iberian Lynx Recovery.

• Marine Protected Areas.

What has allowed humpback whale populations to recover significantly?

• Increased commercial whaling.

• International bans on commercial whaling.

• Habitat destruction.

• Urban development.

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What role do mangroves and seagrasses play in coastal ecosystems?

• They increase coastal erosion.

• They act as natural barriers against storm surges.

• They promote industrial pollution.

• They decrease marine life.

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