WorksheetsMarine and Coastal Processes
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 2mins
Which of the following is NOT a coastal process?
landslides
storm surge
tides
waves
Which of the following is caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and Earth?
sea level rise
storm surge
tides
tsunami
Which of the following is attributed to the rising of sea level in the polar region?
continent
crust
glacier
snow
What refers to the rising of seawater due to pressure and wind associated with a storm?
crustal movement
storm surge
tides
waves
Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about coastal processes?
Beach is prone to erosion
Erosion only occurs in the upland areas.
Wind is a contributory factor to storm surge
Ocean waves cause water to move in the seashore.
Which of the following is NOT a coastal hazard?
coastal erosion
landslide
saltwater intrusion
submersion
What is described as an induced flow of seawater into freshwater aquifers primarily caused by groundwater development near the coast?
coastal erosion
saltwater intrusion
storm surge
submersion
Which of the following is NOT an agent of coastal erosion?
land pollution
ocean waves
storms
tides
What do you call the movement of sediments from the visible portion of a beach to the nearshore region of the coast?
submersion
storm surge
coastal erosion
saltwater intrusion
Which of the following coastal processes may cause hazards in the marine environment?
crustal movement
tides
waves
all of the above
What do you call the scientific study of the chemical, biological and physical properties of ocean water?
biology
chemistry
oceanography
physics
Where can we usually find aquifers?
underground
in the ocean waves
on the top of the mountain
top surface of the rivers
What two ions compose mainly the seawater?
hydrogen and oxygen
hydrogen and potassium
nitrogen and phosphorus
sodium and chlorine
Which system is broader?
coastal system
marine system
both A and B
neither A nor B
.As a student, what ways can you do to help adapt and mitigate coastal hazards?
Educate yourself
Promote the programs of the community.
Participate in local disaster preparedness program.
All of the above
