WorksheetsCoastal Geography Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 35mins
What is longshore drift?
What is a lagoon?
A fast flowing river section
A shallow body of water separated from a larger body by a barrier
A rocky coastal cliff
A deep ocean trench
What is a sand dune?
A structure built for sand sports
Large body of water
Type of rock formation
Hill of sand formed by wind.
How are sand dunes formed?
Volcanic activity
Erosion by water
Glacial movement
Wind action
What is the function of sand dunes in coastal areas?
Reducing temperature
Preventing soil erosion
We have two types of sand dunes and those are:
How do sand dunes help protect the land from coastal storms?
By acting as barriers
By floating on the water
By making a sea wall
Name some uses of coastal areas:
What is one major effect of coastal erosion?
Expansion of forest areas
Loss of land
What are some disadvantages of land reclamation?
Which of the following is an advantage of coastal development?
Increased risk of flooding
Economic growth through tourism
Loss of local culture
What are some of the sources of food from coastal areas?
Rice
Fish
Coffee
Cotton
In what ways can we use the coasts?
What type of energy is generated by ocean waves?
Solar energy
Wave energy
Geothermal energy
Hydroelectric energy
What is a breakwater and is it built close to the shore or further away from the shore?
What is the purpose of seawall?
Which coastal defense is designed to trap sand and reduce erosion? It is usually built from wood?
What is the major cause of coastal pollution?
Tidal movements
Ocean currents
Industrial waste discharge
How does global warming affect coastal areas?
Can you name some of the threats to coasts?
