Question 1

A wave will "break" because _______ .

Accepted Answer

A)  the density of water increases closer to shore 
B)  the bottom interferes with its oscillatory motion 
C)  the sediment load of water is greater near the shore 
D)  of random molecular motion in wave forms 
E)  the wind increases its speed near shorelines 
A)  the density of water increases closer to shore 
B)  the bottom interferes with its oscillatory motion 
C)  the sediment load of water is greater near the shore 
D)  of random molecular motion in wave forms 
E)  the wind increases its speed near shorelines

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT associated with beaches?

Accepted Answer

A)  cobbles 
B)  gravel 
C)  clay 
D)  sediment 
E)  sand 
A)  cobbles 
B)  gravel 
C)  clay 
D)  sediment 
E)  sand

Question 3

The most advanced stage of tropical reef formation is exhibited in_________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  polyps 
B)  an atoll 
C)  a barrier reef 
D)  a fringing reef 
E)  dolines 
A)  polyps 
B)  an atoll 
C)  a barrier reef 
D)  a fringing reef 
E)  dolines

Question 4

A _______is formed when converging waves deposit sand from two directions.

Accepted Answer

A)  tombolo 
B)  notch 
C)  hook 
D)  spit 
E)  beach 
A)  tombolo 
B)  notch 
C)  hook 
D)  spit 
E)  beach

Question 5

Almost all the world's coastlines exhibit some evidence of _________for the last 15,000 years.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Almost all the world's coastlines exhibit some...

Question 6

Coastal landform modifications are sometimes caused by a localized increase in the volume of water. The modification process is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stream outflow 
B)  melting 
C)  ocean currents 
D)  wave action 
E)  ice push 
A)  stream outflow 
B)  melting 
C)  ocean currents 
D)  wave action 
E)  ice push

Question 7

The Great Barrier Reef is associated with_______ .

Accepted Answer

A)  Australia 
B)  Florida 
C)  Greenland 
D)  California 
E)  South Africa 
A)  Australia 
B)  Florida 
C)  Greenland 
D)  California 
E)  South Africa

Question 8

Most present atolls are on former _______islands.

Accepted Answer

A)  karst 
B)  barrier 
C)  granitic 
D)  volcanic 
E)  tombolo 
A)  karst 
B)  barrier 
C)  granitic 
D)  volcanic 
E)  tombolo

Question 9

The combination of hydraulic pounding, abrasion and other forces at the base of a seacliff produces a(n) _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  doline 
B)  spit 
C)  atoll 
D)  lagoon 
E)  notch 
A)  doline 
B)  spit 
C)  atoll 
D)  lagoon 
E)  notch

Question 10

Besides waves,_______ is(are) important to coastal erosion.

Accepted Answer

A)  abrasion by water- carried materials 
B)  solution of rocks 
C)  crystallization of salts in rock crevices and pores 
D)  air forced into cracks in rocks 
E)  all of the above 
A)  abrasion by water- carried materials 
B)  solution of rocks 
C)  crystallization of salts in rock crevices and pores 
D)  air forced into cracks in rocks 
E)  all of the above

Question 11

In an idealized beach profile, which feature would occur at the highest elevation?

Accepted Answer

A)  the dunes 
B)  the foreshore 
C)  the berm 
D)  the backshore 
E)  the high- water line 
A)  the dunes 
B)  the foreshore 
C)  the berm 
D)  the backshore 
E)  the high- water line

Question 12

_________are the tiny marine animals that deposit coral.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________are the tiny marine animals that deposit...

Question 13

The phenomenon of waves changing direction as they approach the shoreline is known as__________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  eruption 
B)  carbonation 
C)  submergence 
D)  refraction 
E)  magic 
A)  eruption 
B)  carbonation 
C)  submergence 
D)  refraction 
E)  magic

Question 14

A group of anthozoan animals is responsible for the formation of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  spits 
B)  bleached reefs 
C)  ria shorelines 
D)  beaches 
E)  coral reefs 
A)  spits 
B)  bleached reefs 
C)  ria shorelines 
D)  beaches 
E)  coral reefs

Question 15

The oceanic tides rise and fall in a rhythmic cycle that takes place roughly once every__________ hours.

Accepted Answer

A)  24 
B)  12 
C)  6 
D)  4 
E)  18 
A)  24 
B)  12 
C)  6 
D)  4 
E)  18

Question 16

A tsunami can be predicted by watching a device called a_________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of A tsunami can be predicted by watching...

Question 17

Cliff/_________ /terrace is a common landform assemblage along the Pacific Coast of the United States.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cliff/_________ /terrace is a common landform assemblage...

Question 18

As they travel on the open sea, tsunamis_________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  move at speeds of 5- 10 kilometers per hour 
B)  become taller and taller 
C)  are inconspicuous 
D)  have very short wavelengths 
E)  can be as tall as 30 meters 
A)  move at speeds of 5- 10 kilometers per hour 
B)  become taller and taller 
C)  are inconspicuous 
D)  have very short wavelengths 
E)  can be as tall as 30 meters

Question 19

Where are tides significant agents in coastal erosion?

Accepted Answer

A)  in narrow bays 
B)  on barrier islands 
C)  along shorelines of submergence 
D)  on the ocean bottom 
E)  in all the above places 
A)  in narrow bays 
B)  on barrier islands 
C)  along shorelines of submergence 
D)  on the ocean bottom 
E)  in all the above places

Question 20

Most waves are generated by _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  seismic activity 
B)  vulcanism 
C)  tides 
D)  coastal refraction 
E)  wind 
A)  seismic activity 
B)  vulcanism 
C)  tides 
D)  coastal refraction 
E)  wind

A wave will "break" because _______ .

Which of the following is NOT associated with beaches?

The most advanced stage of tropical reef formation is exhibited in_________ .

A _______is formed when converging waves deposit sand from two directions.

Almost all the world's coastlines exhibit some evidence of _________for the last 15,000 years.

Coastal landform modifications are sometimes caused by a localized increase in the volume of water. The modification process is called ________.

The Great Barrier Reef is associated with_______ .

Most present atolls are on former _______islands.

The combination of hydraulic pounding, abrasion and other forces at the base of a seacliff produces a(n) _______.

Besides waves,_______ is(are) important to coastal erosion.

In an idealized beach profile, which feature would occur at the highest elevation?

_________are the tiny marine animals that deposit coral.

The phenomenon of waves changing direction as they approach the shoreline is known as__________ .

A group of anthozoan animals is responsible for the formation of ________.

The oceanic tides rise and fall in a rhythmic cycle that takes place roughly once every__________ hours.

A tsunami can be predicted by watching a device called a_________ .

Cliff/_________ /terrace is a common landform assemblage along the Pacific Coast of the United States.

As they travel on the open sea, tsunamis_________ .

Where are tides significant agents in coastal erosion?

Most waves are generated by _______.

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Exam 20: Coastal Processes and Terrain

A wave will "break" because _______ .

Which of the following is NOT associated with beaches?

The most advanced stage of tropical reef formation is exhibited in_________ .

A _______is formed when converging waves deposit sand from two directions.

Almost all the world's coastlines exhibit some evidence of _________for the last 15,000 years.

Coastal landform modifications are sometimes caused by a localized increase in the volume of water. The modification process is called ________.

The Great Barrier Reef is associated with_______ .

Most present atolls are on former _______islands.

The combination of hydraulic pounding, abrasion and other forces at the base of a seacliff produces a(n) _______.

Besides waves,_______ is(are) important to coastal erosion.

In an idealized beach profile, which feature would occur at the highest elevation?

_________are the tiny marine animals that deposit coral.

The phenomenon of waves changing direction as they approach the shoreline is known as__________ .

A group of anthozoan animals is responsible for the formation of ________.

The oceanic tides rise and fall in a rhythmic cycle that takes place roughly once every__________ hours.

A tsunami can be predicted by watching a device called a_________ .

Cliff/_________ /terrace is a common landform assemblage along the Pacific Coast of the United States.

As they travel on the open sea, tsunamis_________ .

Where are tides significant agents in coastal erosion?

Most waves are generated by _______.

Introduction to Earth

Portraying Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Transient Atmospheric Flows and Disturbances

Climatic Zones and Types

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Weathering and Mass Wasting

The Fluvial Processes

Solution Processes and Karst Topography

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

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