Question 1

The sinuous,branching channels that characterize a salt marsh result from

Accepted Answer

A) manmade drainage canals. 
B) animal paths through the marsh. 
C) the ebb and flow of tides. 
D) storm tracks. 
A) manmade drainage canals. 
B) animal paths through the marsh. 
C) the ebb and flow of tides. 
D) storm tracks.

Question 2

Discuss a how a tsunami is formed,how it behaves in the open ocean,and how it behaves when it contacts the shore.Include its physical characteristics,travel speed and pattern,and nature of impact with land.

Accepted Answer

A tsunami is a series of waves generated

Question 3

Changing tides are not of geomorphic significance along coastlines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Freshwater runoff can reduce salinity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Although many elements are dissolved in seawater,no gases are.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The major erosional processes in deserts are eolian.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a possible cause of the ejection of nutrient-providing algae from coral?

Accepted Answer

A) Oceanic acidification 
B) Pollution 
C) Warming sea-surface temperatures 
D) Sedimentation 
E) Pollution,sedimentation,acidification,and warming temperatures all contribute to this phenomenon. 
A) Oceanic acidification 
B) Pollution 
C) Warming sea-surface temperatures 
D) Sedimentation 
E) Pollution,sedimentation,acidification,and warming temperatures all contribute to this phenomenon.

Question 8

Barrier beaches and islands occur worldwide,lying offshore of nearly______ of Earthʹs 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 9

On average,the beach zone spans the area

Accepted Answer

A) from several meters above high tide to several meters below low tide. 
B) from the high tide line during a spring tide to the low tide line during a neap tide. 
C) between high and low spring tides. 
D) between high and low neap tides. 
A) from several meters above high tide to several meters below low tide. 
B) from the high tide line during a spring tide to the low tide line during a neap tide. 
C) between high and low spring tides. 
D) between high and low neap tides.

Question 10

Degradation and loss of coastal ecosystems is a major challenge of the 21st century.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following affect the chemical composition of seawater?

Accepted Answer

A) Marine organisms 
B) Minerals 
C) The atmosphere 
D) Sediments 
E) The atmosphere,marine organisms,minerals,and ocean sediments 
A) Marine organisms 
B) Minerals 
C) The atmosphere 
D) Sediments 
E) The atmosphere,marine organisms,minerals,and ocean sediments

Question 12

Describe the causes and consequences of coral bleaching.

Accepted Answer

Coral are algae living together with an

Question 13

Waves are usually perpendicular to the coast.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A depression created by deflation is known as a

Accepted Answer

A) bolson. 
B) structural basin. 
C) playa. 
D) blowout 
A) bolson. 
B) structural basin. 
C) playa. 
D) blowout

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT an example of an erosional coastal landform?

Accepted Answer

A) Notched cliff 
B) Tombolo 
C) Wave-cut platform 
D) Sea arch 
A) Notched cliff 
B) Tombolo 
C) Wave-cut platform 
D) Sea arch

Question 16

Describe the key features of a typical erosional coast and a typical depositional coast.

Accepted Answer

Erosional coastlines tend to be rugged,o

Question 17

Barrier islands are stable islands that are suitable for development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Barrier islands make______ sites for real estate development because______ .

Accepted Answer

A) good; they provide excellent scenery 
B) poor; they can be unstable,mobile,and overrun by storm surges. 
C) poor; they can be overrun by storm surges 
D) poor; they are unstable and often mobile 
E) good; they are made of rock and are quite stable 
A) good; they provide excellent scenery 
B) poor; they can be unstable,mobile,and overrun by storm surges. 
C) poor; they can be overrun by storm surges 
D) poor; they are unstable and often mobile 
E) good; they are made of rock and are quite stable

Question 19

Earthʹs coastlines are among the oldest geomorphic structures on the planet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Barrier islands can migrate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The sinuous,branching channels that characterize a salt marsh result from

Discuss a how a tsunami is formed,how it behaves in the open ocean,and how it behaves when it contacts the shore.Include its physical characteristics,travel speed and pattern,and nature of impact with land.

Changing tides are not of geomorphic significance along coastlines.

Freshwater runoff can reduce salinity.

Although many elements are dissolved in seawater,no gases are.

The major erosional processes in deserts are eolian.

Which of the following is NOT a possible cause of the ejection of nutrient-providing algae from coral?

Barrier beaches and islands occur worldwide,lying offshore of nearly______ of Earthʹs coastlines.

On average,the beach zone spans the area

Degradation and loss of coastal ecosystems is a major challenge of the 21st century.

Which of the following affect the chemical composition of seawater?

Describe the causes and consequences of coral bleaching.

Waves are usually perpendicular to the coast.

A depression created by deflation is known as a

Which of the following is NOT an example of an erosional coastal landform?

Describe the key features of a typical erosional coast and a typical depositional coast.

Barrier islands are stable islands that are suitable for development.

Barrier islands make sites for real estate development because .

Earthʹs coastlines are among the oldest geomorphic structures on the planet.

Barrier islands can migrate.

The Science of Geography

The Solar System,sun,and Earth

Energy Balance Essentials

Wind Essentials

Waterʹs Unique Properties

Water on Earth

Review of Earthʹs Climate System

Population Growth and Fossil Fuel Burning the Setting for Climate Change

The Pace of Change

Earthʹs Surface Relief Features

Landmass Denudation

Drainage Basins and Drainage Patterns

Snow Into Ice--The Basis of Glaciers

Soil Development and Soil Profiles

Energy Flows and Nutrient Cycles

Biogeographic Divisions

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Exam 13: Global Oceans and Seas

The sinuous,branching channels that characterize a salt marsh result from

Discuss a how a tsunami is formed,how it behaves in the open ocean,and how it behaves when it contacts the shore.Include its physical characteristics,travel speed and pattern,and nature of impact with land.

Changing tides are not of geomorphic significance along coastlines.

Freshwater runoff can reduce salinity.

Although many elements are dissolved in seawater,no gases are.

The major erosional processes in deserts are eolian.

Which of the following is NOT a possible cause of the ejection of nutrient-providing algae from coral?

Barrier beaches and islands occur worldwide,lying offshore of nearly______ of Earthʹs coastlines.

On average,the beach zone spans the area

Degradation and loss of coastal ecosystems is a major challenge of the 21st century.

Which of the following affect the chemical composition of seawater?

Describe the causes and consequences of coral bleaching.

Waves are usually perpendicular to the coast.

A depression created by deflation is known as a

Which of the following is NOT an example of an erosional coastal landform?

Describe the key features of a typical erosional coast and a typical depositional coast.

Barrier islands are stable islands that are suitable for development.

Barrier islands make______ sites for real estate development because______ .

Earthʹs coastlines are among the oldest geomorphic structures on the planet.

Barrier islands can migrate.

The Science of Geography

The Solar System,sun,and Earth

Energy Balance Essentials

Wind Essentials

Waterʹs Unique Properties

Water on Earth

Review of Earthʹs Climate System

Population Growth and Fossil Fuel Burning the Setting for Climate Change

The Pace of Change

Earthʹs Surface Relief Features

Landmass Denudation

Drainage Basins and Drainage Patterns

Snow Into Ice--The Basis of Glaciers

Soil Development and Soil Profiles

Energy Flows and Nutrient Cycles

Biogeographic Divisions

Filters

Barrier islands make sites for real estate development because .