Question 1

Match the following options to its correct definition.
-crest

Accepted Answer

A)  a turbulent region along the coast 
B)  the movement of sediments grains in a zig zag pattern along the coast 
C)  the lowest point on a wave 
D)  the peak of a wave 
E)  the bending of waves 
A)  a turbulent region along the coast 
B)  the movement of sediments grains in a zig zag pattern along the coast 
C)  the lowest point on a wave 
D)  the peak of a wave 
E)  the bending of waves

Question 2

What is the Pineapple Express?

Accepted Answer

A)  a type of tide 
B)  a type of ocean current that originates in Hawaii 
C)  a type of air current that passes over Hawaii 
D)  a type of long shore drift 
E)  a category 5 hurricane 
A)  a type of tide 
B)  a type of ocean current that originates in Hawaii 
C)  a type of air current that passes over Hawaii 
D)  a type of long shore drift 
E)  a category 5 hurricane

Question 3

When the sediment debits exceed the credits in the sediment budget:

Accepted Answer

A)  neap tides happen. 
B)  swells occur. 
C)  erosion occurs. 
D)  longshore drift occurs. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  neap tides happen. 
B)  swells occur. 
C)  erosion occurs. 
D)  longshore drift occurs. 
E)  all of the above

Question 4

Coastal erosion is a costly natural hazard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe the processes that can cause changes in sea level over historical time periods.

Accepted Answer

There are several processes that can cau

Question 6

Swells are:

Accepted Answer

A)  the distance over which a wind blows. 
B)  waves generated by distant storms. 
C)  the vertical distance between the crest and trough of a wave. 
D)  the amount of time it takes for two wave crests to pass a fixed point. 
E)  the rate at which a particular wave moves through the water. 
A)  the distance over which a wind blows. 
B)  waves generated by distant storms. 
C)  the vertical distance between the crest and trough of a wave. 
D)  the amount of time it takes for two wave crests to pass a fixed point. 
E)  the rate at which a particular wave moves through the water.

Match the following options to its correct definition. -crest

What is the Pineapple Express?

When the sediment debits exceed the credits in the sediment budget:

Coastal erosion is a costly natural hazard.

Describe the processes that can cause changes in sea level over historical time periods.

Swells are:

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Exam 9: Changing Coasts

Match the following options to its correct definition. -crest

What is the Pineapple Express?

When the sediment debits exceed the credits in the sediment budget:

Coastal erosion is a costly natural hazard.

Describe the processes that can cause changes in sea level over historical time periods.

Swells are:

What Does Living With Earth Mean

Earth Systems

The Dynamic Geosphere and Plate Tectonics

Geosphere Materials

Earthquakes

Volcanoes

Rivers and Flooding

Unstable Land

Water Resources

Soil Resources

Mineral Resources

Energy Resources

Atmosphere Resources and Climate Change

Managing Peoples Environmental Impact

Filters