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Beach Erosion And Ocean Basics
Test Description: Beach Erosion and Ocean Basics
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) A ridge of sand projecting into a bay and often having a hooked end is a ____
A
sea stack
B
groin
C
spit
D
jetty
2) The accumulation of sediment found along the shore of a lake or ocean is called a ____.
A
longshore current
B
sea arch
C
beach
D
neap tide
3) The sawing and grinding action of rock fragments in the water is called ____.
A
abrasion
B
upwelling
C
refraction
D
deposition
4) Waves in shallow water become bent and begin to run parallel to shore, a process known as ____.
A
reflection
B
oscillation
C
refraction
D
erosion
5) Which of the following decreases beach erosion without the construction of protective structures?
A
groin
B
breakwater
C
beach nourishment
D
seawall
6) Which of the following describes the movement of sand parallel to the shore?
A
It is achieved by longshore currents.
B
It is an important reason for the construction of groins.
C
all of these
D
It may create spits.
7) Which of the following is designed to prevent or slow shoreline erosion?
A
groin
B
all of these
C
beach nourishment
D
breakwater
8) Which ocean has the greatest average depth?
A
Pacific
B
Atlantic
C
Indian
D
Arctic
9) Which of the following is NOT considered one of the four major oceans?
A
Atlantic
B
Arctic
C
Antarctic
D
Pacific
10) What amount of Earth\'s total water supply is usable fresh water?
A
less than 1%
B
25%
C
50%
D
75%
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