Explain why waves become unstable and break when they reach the shore. Use evidence from the process of wave formation.

Because the water moves in a circular pattern and, as the wave gets taller, it becomes unstable when it meets the shore.

Because the wind stops blowing at the shore.

Because the moon pulls the water away from the shore.

Because the temperature of the water changes at the shore.

What does the term "wave length" refer to in a wave diagram?

The distance between two consecutive crests

The distance from the crest to the trough

What are the 3 factors affecting the size and energy of waves?

Wind speed, wind duration, and fetch

Temperature, salinity, and depth

Sunlight, air pressure, and humidity

Why is Cornwall a good place for surfing?

It has a large fetch and strong winds

Which of the following best describes the term "fetch" in relation to waves?

The distance the wind blows over the water

Which of the following is a characteristic of constructive waves?

Short wavelength and large height

Steep gradient and circular orbit

Why do constructive waves help form beaches?

They carry material up the beach

Which of the following is a characteristic of destructive waves?

They are steep and tend to occur in storms

They have a low wave frequency (2-3 waves/minute)

They are gentle and build up beaches

They have a strong swash and weak backwash

How do destructive waves affect beaches?

They erode beaches by pulling sand and shingle down the beach

They build up beaches by depositing sand

Destructive waves have a plunger motion that results in which of the following?

Less swash but a more powerful backwash

A beach is experiencing significant erosion and a high frequency of steep waves during a storm. Using your knowledge of wave types, explain why this is happening and identify the type of wave responsible.

Destructive waves are eroding the beach due to their strong backwash and high frequency.

Constructive waves are depositing material on the beach.

Tidal waves are building up the beach.

Gentle waves are causing the erosion.

Which wave will produce the largest wave at location X?

All waves will produce the same size wave

Which wave will produce the smallest wave at location X?

All waves will produce the same size wave

Why does wave B produce the largest wave at location X?

Because it has the strongest wind and longest blowing time

Because it has the lightest wind

Because it is the shortest distance

Which wave will produce the largest wave at location X?

All waves produce the same size wave

Why does wave B produce the largest wave at location X?

Because it is a strong wind blowing for 27 hours with a long fetch

Because it is a light wind blowing for a short time

Because it is a strong wind blowing for a short time

Because it is a light wind blowing for 27 hours

Which wave will produce the smallest wave at location X?

All waves produce the same size wave

Why does wave A produce the smallest wave at location X?

Because it is a light wind blowing for 10 hours with the shortest fetch

Because it is a strong wind blowing for a long time

Because it is a strong wind blowing for a short time

Because it is a light wind blowing for 27 hours

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is longshore drift?

The movement of sand and pebbles along the coast by wave action

The process of rocks breaking down due to weather

The creation of new land by volcanic activity

The movement of water from rivers to the sea

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a process that shapes coastlines?

Erosion

Photosynthesis

Condensation

Evaporation

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do wave types affect the coastline?

They influence the rate of erosion and deposition along the coast

They determine the color of the water

They control the temperature of the sea

They affect the amount of rainfall in the area

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main question being explored in the learning material?

Why did the houses on Beach Road get demolished?

How are houses built on Beach Road?

What is the population of Beach Road?

Who owns the houses on Beach Road?

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which factor is important to explain when studying waves?

The factors influencing the size and energy of waves

The color of the ocean

The number of beaches in the world

The temperature of sand

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes waves to form in the sea?

The movement of wind

The movement of the moon

The movement of the shore

The movement of friction

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What controls the tides in the sea?

Wind

Friction

Moon

Shore

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Coastal Processes and Management Quiz

76 questions

What is longshore drift?

Which of the following is a process that shapes coastlines?

How do wave types affect the coastline?

What is the main question being explored in the learning material?

Which factor is important to explain when studying waves?

What causes waves to form in the sea?

What controls the tides in the sea?

As the wind blows over the surface of the sea, what does it create on the surface to help build a wave?

What pattern does water within a wave move in as the wave gets taller?

When a wave becomes unstable and is forced to break, what does it meet?

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