Coastal Zones Revision Quiz

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Question 1

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Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the size/ energy of a wave?
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  • How long the wind has been blowing
  • The strength of the wind
  • The colour of the waves
  • How far the waves travel (fetch)

Question 2

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The longer the fetch...
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  • The more damage is done.
  • The less damage is done.

Question 3

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Select which of the following does NOT exist.
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  • Constructive waves
  • Destructive waves
  • Conservative waves.

Question 4

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Destructive waves...
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  • ...have a strong backwash
  • ...have a strong swash

Question 5

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Having a high wave is a feature of...
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  • A constructive wave
  • A destructive wave

Question 6

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Having a long wavelength is a feature of...
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  • Constructive waves
  • Destructive waves

Question 7

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Which of the following is INCORRECT? Coastal erosion involve...
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  • Hydraulic Action, Attrition, Saltation, Abrasion.
  • Abrasion, Attrition, Hydraulic Action, Solution.
  • Traction, Attrition, Saltation, Abrasion.

Question 8

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Materials from the sea have been carried to the coastline of rivers.
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  • True
  • False

Question 9

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Prevailing winds cause waves to approach the coast at an angle.
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  • True
  • False

Question 10

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Deposition is...
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  • When something is put in the wrong place.
  • When material is placed in sheltered areas.
  • When something is moved from its original place.
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