Question 1

Which is desert pavement?

Accepted Answer

A) Specially constructed roadbeds in dry and hot regions. 
B) Surfaces of concentrated pebbles and gravels. 
C) Deposits of silt and clay. 
D) Sand-covered surfaces. 
A) Specially constructed roadbeds in dry and hot regions. 
B) Surfaces of concentrated pebbles and gravels. 
C) Deposits of silt and clay. 
D) Sand-covered surfaces.

Question 2

Which of the following correctly describes the situation regarding coral bleaching?

Accepted Answer

A) The 1998 El Niño event caused the die-off of an estimated 30% of the world's reefs. 
B) Scientists have identified the reasons polyps eject their algae. 
C) The cooling of sea-surface temperatures is a great threat to coral. 
D) Coral reefs are in equilibrium even though the oceans are under pressure from overfishing,pollution,sedimentation,and global warming. 
A) The 1998 El Niño event caused the die-off of an estimated 30% of the world's reefs. 
B) Scientists have identified the reasons polyps eject their algae. 
C) The cooling of sea-surface temperatures is a great threat to coral. 
D) Coral reefs are in equilibrium even though the oceans are under pressure from overfishing,pollution,sedimentation,and global warming.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Erosional coastlines tend to be rugged,o

Question 4

The composition of the ocean in terms of the ratio of individual mineral salts is remarkably homogeneous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which best describes the ability of the wind to move materials?

Accepted Answer

A) It exceeds that of other transporting agents,such as water and ice. 
B) It is small compared to other transporting agents,such as water and ice. 
C) It is greater than that of water because of the higher density of air compared to water. 
D) It increases with decreased wind speed. 
A) It exceeds that of other transporting agents,such as water and ice. 
B) It is small compared to other transporting agents,such as water and ice. 
C) It is greater than that of water because of the higher density of air compared to water. 
D) It increases with decreased wind speed.

Question 6

Barrier islands are stable islands that are suitable for development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A ventifact can be used to determine the dominant wind direction in an area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Dunes are typically classified based on shape.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

By definition,brackish water has a higher salinity than brine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

A) Rising tides - neap tides. 
B) Ebb tides - spring tides. 
C) Spring tides - high tidal range. 
D) Falling tides - equinoctial tide. 
A) Rising tides - neap tides. 
B) Ebb tides - spring tides. 
C) Spring tides - high tidal range. 
D) Falling tides - equinoctial tide.

Question 11

The major erosional processes in the desert are eolian.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which consists of particles of sand,gravels,and shells that move along the shore?

Accepted Answer

A) Breakers. 
B) Longshore current. 
C) Beach drift. 
D) Translation effects. 
A) Breakers. 
B) Longshore current. 
C) Beach drift. 
D) Translation effects.

Question 13

Which is a major difference between a barrier island and a barrier spit?

Accepted Answer

A) A barrier spit is connected to the mainland,whereas a barrier island is not. 
B) Barrier spits are anthropogenic,modeled after natural barrier islands. 
C) A barrier spit is a depositional feature that connects the barrier island to the mainland. 
D) One of regional terminology,a barrier island and a barrier spit are the same thing. 
A) A barrier spit is connected to the mainland,whereas a barrier island is not. 
B) Barrier spits are anthropogenic,modeled after natural barrier islands. 
C) A barrier spit is a depositional feature that connects the barrier island to the mainland. 
D) One of regional terminology,a barrier island and a barrier spit are the same thing.

Question 14

Loess deposits occur worldwide on every major continent other than Antarctica.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Earth's coastlines are among the oldest geomorphological structures on the planet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The windward side tends to be the steepest side of dunes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following terms is a correct reference to a desert pavement?

Accepted Answer

A) Alluvial plain. 
B) Lag gravels. 
C) Sand seas. 
D) Hot desert. 
A) Alluvial plain. 
B) Lag gravels. 
C) Sand seas. 
D) Hot desert.

Question 18

Dune migration threatens human structures and may adversely affect human health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Human intervention along a coastline intended to interrupt beach drift can include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Tombolos,jetties,and breakwaters. 
B) Jetties,breakwaters,and groins. 
C) Breakwaters,groins,and tombolos. 
D) Groins,tombolos,and jetties. 
A) Tombolos,jetties,and breakwaters. 
B) Jetties,breakwaters,and groins. 
C) Breakwaters,groins,and tombolos. 
D) Groins,tombolos,and jetties.

Question 20

Coral bleaching occurs due to the expulsion of the symbiotic algae from the coral.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which is desert pavement?

Which of the following correctly describes the situation regarding coral bleaching?

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

The composition of the ocean in terms of the ratio of individual mineral salts is remarkably homogeneous.

Which best describes the ability of the wind to move materials?

Barrier islands are stable islands that are suitable for development.

A ventifact can be used to determine the dominant wind direction in an area.

Dunes are typically classified based on shape.

By definition,brackish water has a higher salinity than brine.

Which of the following is correctly matched?

The major erosional processes in the desert are eolian.

Which consists of particles of sand,gravels,and shells that move along the shore?

Which is a major difference between a barrier island and a barrier spit?

Loess deposits occur worldwide on every major continent other than Antarctica.

Earth's coastlines are among the oldest geomorphological structures on the planet.

The windward side tends to be the steepest side of dunes.

Which of the following terms is a correct reference to a desert pavement?

Dune migration threatens human structures and may adversely affect human health.

Human intervention along a coastline intended to interrupt beach drift can include which of the following?

Coral bleaching occurs due to the expulsion of the symbiotic algae from the coral.

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Exam 16: Oceans, coastal Processes, and Wind Processes

Which is desert pavement?

Which of the following correctly describes the situation regarding coral bleaching?

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

The composition of the ocean in terms of the ratio of individual mineral salts is remarkably homogeneous.

Which best describes the ability of the wind to move materials?

Barrier islands are stable islands that are suitable for development.

A ventifact can be used to determine the dominant wind direction in an area.

Dunes are typically classified based on shape.

By definition,brackish water has a higher salinity than brine.

Which of the following is correctly matched?

The major erosional processes in the desert are eolian.

Which consists of particles of sand,gravels,and shells that move along the shore?

Which is a major difference between a barrier island and a barrier spit?

Loess deposits occur worldwide on every major continent other than Antarctica.

Earth's coastlines are among the oldest geomorphological structures on the planet.

The windward side tends to be the steepest side of dunes.

Which of the following terms is a correct reference to a desert pavement?

Dune migration threatens human structures and may adversely affect human health.

Human intervention along a coastline intended to interrupt beach drift can include which of the following?

Coral bleaching occurs due to the expulsion of the symbiotic algae from the coral.

Essentials of Geography

Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons

Earths Modern Atmosphere

Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances

Global Temperatures

Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations

Water and Atmospheric Moisture

Weather

Water Resources

Global Climate Systems

Climate Change

The Dynamic Planet

Tectonics, earthquakes, and Volcanism

Weathering, karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement

River Systems

Glacial and Periglacial Landscapes

The Geography of Soils

Ecosystem Essentials

Terrestrial Biomes

Filters