Question 1

All of the nutrition for corals comes from resident algae that lives with the coral.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Salinity increases with depth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Worldwide, corals are healthy and appear not to be affected by pollution, changes in surface ultraviolet radiation, or increases in ocean temperatures-at this time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Saltation accounts for the majority of material transported by the wind.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The removal and lifting of individual loose particles by the wind is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  deflation. 
B)  abrasion. 
C)  saltation. 
D)  deposition. 
A)  deflation. 
B)  abrasion. 
C)  saltation. 
D)  deposition.

Question 6

Determining mean sea level requires measurement of tidal levels hourly for at least a period of several years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Coral formations

Accepted Answer

A)  tend to occur poleward of 30° latitude. 
B)  survive in a broad ecological range because they are tolerant of temperature, salinity, and depth variation. 
C)  require water that is high in sediment concentration. 
D)  are made of animals living symbiotically with simple algae. 
A)  tend to occur poleward of 30° latitude. 
B)  survive in a broad ecological range because they are tolerant of temperature, salinity, and depth variation. 
C)  require water that is high in sediment concentration. 
D)  are made of animals living symbiotically with simple algae.

Question 8

Wind is ________ effective at eroding and transporting materials than other geomorphic agents because its density is ________ that of other geomorphic agents.

Accepted Answer

A)  more; higher 
B)  more; lower 
C)  less; higher 
D)  less; lower 
A)  more; higher 
B)  more; lower 
C)  less; higher 
D)  less; lower

Question 9

The destruction of a mangrove swamp might lead to

Accepted Answer

A)  the loss of aquatic species. 
B)  the erosion of the coast. 
C)  sediment accumulation on nearby reefs, and their consequent death. 
D)  loss of species, coastal erosion, and sediment accumulation. 
E)  there is no evidence of the loss of mangrove swamps. 
A)  the loss of aquatic species. 
B)  the erosion of the coast. 
C)  sediment accumulation on nearby reefs, and their consequent death. 
D)  loss of species, coastal erosion, and sediment accumulation. 
E)  there is no evidence of the loss of mangrove swamps.

Question 10

Explain the formation of sand dunes.

Accepted Answer

As saltating sand grains encounter small

Question 11

Interrupting the littoral drift (such as with groins or jetties) disrupts the natural beach replenishment process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

These features block material from entering a harbor.

Accepted Answer

A)  breakwaters 
B)  groins 
C)  jetties 
D)  tombolos 
A)  breakwaters 
B)  groins 
C)  jetties 
D)  tombolos

Question 13

Barrier beaches and islands occur worldwide, lying offshore of nearly ________ of Earth's coastlines.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 percent 
B)  50 percent 
C)  70 percent 
D)  90 percent 
A)  10 percent 
B)  50 percent 
C)  70 percent 
D)  90 percent

Question 14

Which of the following is not a "hard" shoreline protection measure?

Accepted Answer

A)  groins. 
B)  beach nourishment. 
C)  jetties. 
D)  breakwater. 
A)  groins. 
B)  beach nourishment. 
C)  jetties. 
D)  breakwater.

Question 15

Dunes are typically classified based on shape.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The salinity of seawater averages 35‰.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The coast extends inland

Accepted Answer

A)  to the foreshore dune. 
B)  to the backshore dune. 
C)  to the trough between the primary and secondary dune. 
D)  to the highest water line that occurs during a storm. 
E)  from the high tide level to the first major landform change. 
A)  to the foreshore dune. 
B)  to the backshore dune. 
C)  to the trough between the primary and secondary dune. 
D)  to the highest water line that occurs during a storm. 
E)  from the high tide level to the first major landform change.

Question 18

Coral bleaching results in the death of corals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Coral atolls form around sinking volcanic islands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

On average, ocean water is

Accepted Answer

A)  very acidic (low pH). 
B)  very basic (high pH). 
C)  neutral. 
D)  mildly acid (a pH slightly less than 7). 
A)  very acidic (low pH). 
B)  very basic (high pH). 
C)  neutral. 
D)  mildly acid (a pH slightly less than 7).

All of the nutrition for corals comes from resident algae that lives with the coral.

Salinity increases with depth.

Worldwide, corals are healthy and appear not to be affected by pollution, changes in surface ultraviolet radiation, or increases in ocean temperatures-at this time.

Saltation accounts for the majority of material transported by the wind.

The removal and lifting of individual loose particles by the wind is termed

Determining mean sea level requires measurement of tidal levels hourly for at least a period of several years.

Coral formations

Wind is effective at eroding and transporting materials than other geomorphic agents because its density is that of other geomorphic agents.

The destruction of a mangrove swamp might lead to

Explain the formation of sand dunes.

Interrupting the littoral drift (such as with groins or jetties) disrupts the natural beach replenishment process.

These features block material from entering a harbor.

Barrier beaches and islands occur worldwide, lying offshore of nearly ________ of Earth's coastlines.

Which of the following is not a "hard" shoreline protection measure?

Dunes are typically classified based on shape.

The salinity of seawater averages 35‰.

The coast extends inland

Coral bleaching results in the death of corals.

Coral atolls form around sinking volcanic islands.

On average, ocean water is

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All of the nutrition for corals comes from resident algae that lives with the coral.

Salinity increases with depth.

Worldwide, corals are healthy and appear not to be affected by pollution, changes in surface ultraviolet radiation, or increases in ocean temperatures-at this time.

Saltation accounts for the majority of material transported by the wind.

The removal and lifting of individual loose particles by the wind is termed

Determining mean sea level requires measurement of tidal levels hourly for at least a period of several years.

Coral formations

Wind is ________ effective at eroding and transporting materials than other geomorphic agents because its density is ________ that of other geomorphic agents.

The destruction of a mangrove swamp might lead to

Explain the formation of sand dunes.

Interrupting the littoral drift (such as with groins or jetties) disrupts the natural beach replenishment process.

These features block material from entering a harbor.

Barrier beaches and islands occur worldwide, lying offshore of nearly ________ of Earth's coastlines.

Which of the following is not a "hard" shoreline protection measure?

Dunes are typically classified based on shape.

The salinity of seawater averages 35‰.

The coast extends inland

Coral bleaching results in the death of corals.

Coral atolls form around sinking volcanic islands.

On average, ocean water is

Essentials of Geography

Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons

Earths Modern Atmosphere

Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances

Global Temperatures

Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations

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Weather

Water Resources

Global Climate Systems

Climate Change

The Dynamic Planet

Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism

Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement

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Glacial and Periglacial Processes and Landforms

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Terrestrial Biomes

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Wind is effective at eroding and transporting materials than other geomorphic agents because its density is that of other geomorphic agents.