Question 1

The __________ of seawater is the total quantity of dissolved salt, expressed as a percentage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ of seawater is the total...

Question 2

The wavelength is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  highest part of a wave. 
B)  distance between successive crests. 
C)  fetch of a wave. 
D)  vertical distance between the crest and the trough of a wave. 
A)  highest part of a wave. 
B)  distance between successive crests. 
C)  fetch of a wave. 
D)  vertical distance between the crest and the trough of a wave.

Question 3

A spring tide is a __________ tide formed when the Sun and Moon are __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  small, 90° out of alignment 
B)  large, 90° out of alignment 
C)  small, aligned 
D)  large, aligned 
A)  small, 90° out of alignment 
B)  large, 90° out of alignment 
C)  small, aligned 
D)  large, aligned

Question 4

The world's largest and deepest ocean is the __________ Ocean.

Accepted Answer

A)  Atlantic 
B)  Pacific 
C)  Indian 
D)  Arctic 
A)  Atlantic 
B)  Pacific 
C)  Indian 
D)  Arctic

Question 5

Submergent coasts commonly have steep, rocky shorelines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Coral reefs develop in:

Accepted Answer

A)  clear, shallow, tropical water. 
B)  silty places. 
C)  cold oceans. 
D)  areas with little sunlight. 
A)  clear, shallow, tropical water. 
B)  silty places. 
C)  cold oceans. 
D)  areas with little sunlight.

Question 7

A wave-cut platform is a common feature of sediment-poor coastlines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The relatively smaller tides that occur when the Moon is out of alignment with the Sun and Earth are called __________ __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The relatively smaller tides that occur when...

Question 9

A/an __________ is a continuous flow of water in a particular direction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A/an __________ is a continuous flow of...

Question 10

The Gulf Stream moves as fast as a person walks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The size of waves depends on:

Accepted Answer

A)  wind speed, length of time the wind has been blowing, and fetch. 
B)  wind speed, length of time the wind has been blowing, and ocean color. 
C)  wind speed, fetch, and ocean color. 
D)  length of time the wind has been blowing, fetch, and ocean color. 
A)  wind speed, length of time the wind has been blowing, and fetch. 
B)  wind speed, length of time the wind has been blowing, and ocean color. 
C)  wind speed, fetch, and ocean color. 
D)  length of time the wind has been blowing, fetch, and ocean color.

Question 12

Eustatic sea-level change occurs because of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the growth or melting of glaciers. 
B)  changes in the volume of the Mid-Oceanic Ridge. 
C)  changes in water temperature. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the growth or melting of glaciers. 
B)  changes in the volume of the Mid-Oceanic Ridge. 
C)  changes in water temperature. 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

Most coastal erosion occurs during intense storms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The average salinity of the ocean is __________ percent.

Accepted Answer

A)  70 
B)  35 
C)  7 
D)  3.5 
A)  70 
B)  35 
C)  7 
D)  3.5

Question 15

A/an __________ is a wave-resistant ridge or mound built by corals, algae, and other organisms.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A/an __________ is a wave-resistant ridge or...

Question 16

Longshore currents transport sediment __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  perpendicular to the coast 
B)  in a zigzag pattern along the coast 
C)  parallel to the coast 
D)  in circular patterns 
A)  perpendicular to the coast 
B)  in a zigzag pattern along the coast 
C)  parallel to the coast 
D)  in circular patterns

Question 17

An ocean wave moves along the sea surface, but the water in the wave travels in circular paths.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Surface water becomes denser when it becomes __________ and __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  warm, salty 
B)  warm, less salty 
C)  cool, salty 
D)  cool, less salty 
A)  warm, salty 
B)  warm, less salty 
C)  cool, salty 
D)  cool, less salty

Question 19

A wave breaks when the wave steepens until it collapses forward.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Ocean waves steepen near shore because:

Accepted Answer

A)  the lower portion of the wave slows down as it drags against the sea floor. 
B)  the wave length increases. 
C)  they speed up. 
D)  the lower part of the wave speeds up as it reflects off the sea floor. 
A)  the lower portion of the wave slows down as it drags against the sea floor. 
B)  the wave length increases. 
C)  they speed up. 
D)  the lower part of the wave speeds up as it reflects off the sea floor.

Exam 16: Oceans and Coastlines

The __________ of seawater is the total quantity of dissolved salt, expressed as a percentage.

The wavelength is the:

A spring tide is a __________ tide formed when the Sun and Moon are __________.

The world's largest and deepest ocean is the __________ Ocean.

Submergent coasts commonly have steep, rocky shorelines.

Coral reefs develop in:

A wave-cut platform is a common feature of sediment-poor coastlines.

The relatively smaller tides that occur when the Moon is out of alignment with the Sun and Earth are called __________ __________.

A/an __________ is a continuous flow of water in a particular direction.

The Gulf Stream moves as fast as a person walks.

The size of waves depends on:

Eustatic sea-level change occurs because of:

Most coastal erosion occurs during intense storms.

The average salinity of the ocean is __________ percent.

A/an __________ is a wave-resistant ridge or mound built by corals, algae, and other organisms.

Longshore currents transport sediment __________.

An ocean wave moves along the sea surface, but the water in the wave travels in circular paths.

Surface water becomes denser when it becomes __________ and __________.

A wave breaks when the wave steepens until it collapses forward.

Ocean waves steepen near shore because:

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A spring tide is a tide formed when the Sun and Moon are .

The relatively smaller tides that occur when the Moon is out of alignment with the Sun and Earth are called .

Surface water becomes denser when it becomes and .