Question 1

The amount of property damage and loss of life caused by a hurricane can be estimated directly from the intensity (category)of the storm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The periodic fall and rise in levels of water as a result of gravitational force of the sun and moon would result in

Accepted Answer

A)  Surges. 
B)  Currents. 
C)  Waves. 
D)  Tides. 
A)  Surges. 
B)  Currents. 
C)  Waves. 
D)  Tides.

Question 3

Where seawalls have been built,the whole beach in front of them has sometimes been eroded away.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The rate of global sea-level rise may be accelerated through greenhouse-effect heating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Tides are mainly caused by the difference in pull of the moon's gravity on the oceans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Littoral drift,which results in gradual sand movement down the beach in the same direction is also referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  Long shore drift. 
B)  Saltation. 
C)  Traction. 
D)  The Gulf Stream. 
A)  Long shore drift. 
B)  Saltation. 
C)  Traction. 
D)  The Gulf Stream.

Question 7

During storms,tides are often unusually high; over wash of dunes and rapid shoreline retreat are possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Extraction of oil can lead to coastal flooding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Sand may be supplied to a beach by

Accepted Answer

A)  Littoral drift along the coast. 
B)  Dunes at the back of the beach. 
C)  Streams draining the continent that end at the shore. 
D)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  Littoral drift along the coast. 
B)  Dunes at the back of the beach. 
C)  Streams draining the continent that end at the shore. 
D)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 10

When sand replenishment of a beach is undertaken,

Accepted Answer

A)  The effort is considerable, but it need only be done once. 
B)  Erosion will be halted when the new sand is firmly in place. 
C)  It may be important to duplicate the mineralogy and grain size of the original sand. 
D)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  The effort is considerable, but it need only be done once. 
B)  Erosion will be halted when the new sand is firmly in place. 
C)  It may be important to duplicate the mineralogy and grain size of the original sand. 
D)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 11

Along an irregular coastline,areas most intensely under attack by waves are

Accepted Answer

A)  Recessed bays into which breakers come rolling from far at sea. 
B)  Headlands projecting out into the sea. 
C)  Areas down-current of piers and breakwaters. 
D)  None of these; all points along a given coastline are affected equally. 
A)  Recessed bays into which breakers come rolling from far at sea. 
B)  Headlands projecting out into the sea. 
C)  Areas down-current of piers and breakwaters. 
D)  None of these; all points along a given coastline are affected equally.

Question 12

Sea-level rise is increased by expansion of warmed ocean water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Beach replenishment projects that add sand to eroding beaches

Accepted Answer

A)  Are a permanent solution to beach erosion that will never have to be repeated. 
B)  Must match the grain size of the sand, because finer sand will be carried away quickly by the ocean currents and coarser sand could result in a steeper beach face. 
C)  Are fairly inexpensive. 
D)  Are a hard/structural approach to beach stabilization. 
A)  Are a permanent solution to beach erosion that will never have to be repeated. 
B)  Must match the grain size of the sand, because finer sand will be carried away quickly by the ocean currents and coarser sand could result in a steeper beach face. 
C)  Are fairly inexpensive. 
D)  Are a hard/structural approach to beach stabilization.

Question 14

Causes of shifts in relative elevation of land and sea along a coast include

Accepted Answer

A)  Tectonic movements. 
B)  Glacial loading. 
C)  Melting of ice caps. 
D)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  Tectonic movements. 
B)  Glacial loading. 
C)  Melting of ice caps. 
D)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 15

Ocean waves breaking on a beach are formed by this

Accepted Answer

A)  Earthquakes. 
B)  Wind. 
C)  Tides. 
D)  Passing ships. 
A)  Earthquakes. 
B)  Wind. 
C)  Tides. 
D)  Passing ships.

Question 16

Hard/Structural stabilization of a beach

Accepted Answer

A)  Is the best method for controlling beach erosion. 
B)  Often results in more, rather than less beach erosion. 
C)  Is banned by the Coastal Management and Protection Act. 
D)  Is necessary to create littoral drift. 
A)  Is the best method for controlling beach erosion. 
B)  Often results in more, rather than less beach erosion. 
C)  Is banned by the Coastal Management and Protection Act. 
D)  Is necessary to create littoral drift.

Question 17

Beach sand replenishment is initially costly,but at least it is lasting; the average "life span" of a replenished beach is about 25 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

At present,along the eastern coast of the United States,

Accepted Answer

A)  Sea level is rising. 
B)  Sea level is falling. 
C)  Sea level is rising, but the continent is rising faster. 
D)  Beaches are being extended seaward. 
A)  Sea level is rising. 
B)  Sea level is falling. 
C)  Sea level is rising, but the continent is rising faster. 
D)  Beaches are being extended seaward.

Question 19

Along a coast,a body of water receiving input of both fresh and salt water is

Accepted Answer

A)  A breakwater. 
B)  A berm. 
C)  A long shore current. 
D)  An estuary. 
A)  A breakwater. 
B)  A berm. 
C)  A long shore current. 
D)  An estuary.

Question 20

Where ocean meets a steep rocky cliff,erosion is most rapid far below the water line,where the pressure of deep water is great.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The amount of property damage and loss of life caused by a hurricane can be estimated directly from the intensity (category)of the storm.

The periodic fall and rise in levels of water as a result of gravitational force of the sun and moon would result in

Where seawalls have been built,the whole beach in front of them has sometimes been eroded away.

The rate of global sea-level rise may be accelerated through greenhouse-effect heating.

Tides are mainly caused by the difference in pull of the moon's gravity on the oceans.

Littoral drift,which results in gradual sand movement down the beach in the same direction is also referred to as

During storms,tides are often unusually high; over wash of dunes and rapid shoreline retreat are possible.

Extraction of oil can lead to coastal flooding.

Sand may be supplied to a beach by

When sand replenishment of a beach is undertaken,

Along an irregular coastline,areas most intensely under attack by waves are

Sea-level rise is increased by expansion of warmed ocean water.

Beach replenishment projects that add sand to eroding beaches

Causes of shifts in relative elevation of land and sea along a coast include

Ocean waves breaking on a beach are formed by this

Hard/Structural stabilization of a beach

Beach sand replenishment is initially costly,but at least it is lasting; the average "life span" of a replenished beach is about 25 years.

At present,along the eastern coast of the United States,

Along a coast,a body of water receiving input of both fresh and salt water is

Where ocean meets a steep rocky cliff,erosion is most rapid far below the water line,where the pressure of deep water is great.

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The amount of property damage and loss of life caused by a hurricane can be estimated directly from the intensity (category)of the storm.

The periodic fall and rise in levels of water as a result of gravitational force of the sun and moon would result in

Where seawalls have been built,the whole beach in front of them has sometimes been eroded away.

The rate of global sea-level rise may be accelerated through greenhouse-effect heating.

Tides are mainly caused by the difference in pull of the moon's gravity on the oceans.

Littoral drift,which results in gradual sand movement down the beach in the same direction is also referred to as

During storms,tides are often unusually high; over wash of dunes and rapid shoreline retreat are possible.

Extraction of oil can lead to coastal flooding.

Sand may be supplied to a beach by

When sand replenishment of a beach is undertaken,

Along an irregular coastline,areas most intensely under attack by waves are

Sea-level rise is increased by expansion of warmed ocean water.

Beach replenishment projects that add sand to eroding beaches

Causes of shifts in relative elevation of land and sea along a coast include

Ocean waves breaking on a beach are formed by this

Hard/Structural stabilization of a beach

Beach sand replenishment is initially costly,but at least it is lasting; the average "life span" of a replenished beach is about 25 years.

At present,along the eastern coast of the United States,

Along a coast,a body of water receiving input of both fresh and salt water is

Where ocean meets a steep rocky cliff,erosion is most rapid far below the water line,where the pressure of deep water is great.

Planet and Population: An Overview

Rocks and Minerals-A First Look

Plate Tectonics

Earthquakes

Volcanoes

Streams and Flooding

Mass Movements

Ice and Glaciers,wind and Deserts

Climate-Past, present, and Future

Ground Water and Water Resources

Weathering, erosion, and Soil Resources

Mineral and Rock Resources

Energy Resources-Fossil Fuels

Energy Resources-Alternative Sources

Waste Disposal

Water Pollution

Air Pollution

Environmental Law and Policy

Land-Use Planning and Engineering Geology

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