Ocean 115 - Introduction to Oceanography » Spring 2021 » Week 13 Pre Reading Quiz Coastal Processes
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Question #1
Coasts refer to an entire area that is affected by biological processes in addition to tectonic activity.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #2
Winds and currents can create variations in local sea level changes.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #3
Winds and currents can create variations in local sea level changes.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #4
A shoreline with little tidal variation can erode slower than a more active shoreline because the wave action is less damaging.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #5
Low-energy coastlines are commonly found in areas along eastern edges of continents.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #6
Coastal cells in southern California are smaller due to the location on an active, leading edge of a continent.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #7
Seawalls protect property and decrease beach erosion.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #8
The beach scarp is at the low tide mark and signifies the beginning of the offshore zone.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
Question #9
The beach scarp is a vertical wall carved by wave action at high tide. The height of a beach scarp is highly variable.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #10
Millions of people live on these barrier islands. Examples can be found in Florida, New Jersey, and even Texas.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
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