Question 1

What location along the East Coast of the U.S.is a barrier island system,and as such,is very susceptible to erosion by hurricanes and other strong storms?

Accepted Answer

A) Chesapeake Bay,MD 
B) Cape Cod,MA 
C) Long Island,NY 
D) The Outer Banks,NC 
A) Chesapeake Bay,MD 
B) Cape Cod,MA 
C) Long Island,NY 
D) The Outer Banks,NC D

Question 2

The sea cave in this photograph formed by

Accepted Answer

A) erosion of a promontory by waves. 
B) erosion by blowing beach sand. 
C) removal of rocks by giant lobsters. 
D) a rapid drop in sea level. 
A) erosion of a promontory by waves. 
B) erosion by blowing beach sand. 
C) removal of rocks by giant lobsters. 
D) a rapid drop in sea level. A

Question 3

Based on the features on this island in the coastlines investigation,what is the direction of waves and sediment transport?

Accepted Answer

A) West to east 
B) East to west 
C) North to south 
A) West to east 
B) East to west 
C) North to south A

Question 4

How do waves propagate across the water?

Accepted Answer

A) The wave moves forward,but water moves in a circular motion. 
B) Water near the surface moves less than water at depth. 
C) Water within the wave travels as far as the wave does. 
D) All of these are correct. 
A) The wave moves forward,but water moves in a circular motion. 
B) Water near the surface moves less than water at depth. 
C) Water within the wave travels as far as the wave does. 
D) All of these are correct.

Question 5

What is the main way that position of the continents can influence global sea level?

Accepted Answer

A) Clustering of continents near the poles causes the planet to bulge near the equator,causing sea level to rise since more of the equatorial area is oceanic. 
B) Continents near the equator receive higher amounts of rainfall. 
C) Continents at high latitudes provide a setting in which large ice sheets can form. 
D) Clustering of continents near the poles causes ocean temperatures to fall substantially. 
A) Clustering of continents near the poles causes the planet to bulge near the equator,causing sea level to rise since more of the equatorial area is oceanic. 
B) Continents near the equator receive higher amounts of rainfall. 
C) Continents at high latitudes provide a setting in which large ice sheets can form. 
D) Clustering of continents near the poles causes ocean temperatures to fall substantially.

Question 6

In the coastlines investigation,what coastline feature consists of the ridge of sand and the adjacent island along the south coast?

Accepted Answer

A) Sea cliffs 
B) Marine terrace 
C) Delta 
D) Spit and sand bar 
E) Submerged coastline 
A) Sea cliffs 
B) Marine terrace 
C) Delta 
D) Spit and sand bar 
E) Submerged coastline

Question 7

Factors that do not affect the appearance of a coast from the water side include

Accepted Answer

A) strength of waves and tides. 
B) size and intensity of storms. 
C) orientation of the coastline. 
D) slope of the seafloor. 
E) All of these affect the appearance. 
A) strength of waves and tides. 
B) size and intensity of storms. 
C) orientation of the coastline. 
D) slope of the seafloor. 
E) All of these affect the appearance.

Question 8

High and low tides are caused by

Accepted Answer

A) the tendency for water on a spinning globe to be thrown outward. 
B) daily heating and cooling of the seas,which causes seawater to contract and expand. 
C) a rise in sea level during the day because of an increase in storms. 
D) water being pulled by the gravity of the Moon. 
E) All of these are correct. 
A) the tendency for water on a spinning globe to be thrown outward. 
B) daily heating and cooling of the seas,which causes seawater to contract and expand. 
C) a rise in sea level during the day because of an increase in storms. 
D) water being pulled by the gravity of the Moon. 
E) All of these are correct.

Question 9

What was a key point demonstrated by photographs in the textbook from before and after hurricanes?

Accepted Answer

A) Neighborhoods were flooded,but the houses and shorelines were unchanged. 
B) Most houses were buried beneath sand brought in by strong waves. 
C) Waves and storm surge caused erosion of beaches and destruction of houses. 
D) Most houses were protected by the beach sediment. 
A) Neighborhoods were flooded,but the houses and shorelines were unchanged. 
B) Most houses were buried beneath sand brought in by strong waves. 
C) Waves and storm surge caused erosion of beaches and destruction of houses. 
D) Most houses were protected by the beach sediment.

Question 10

If this spit continues to grow,cutting off the lagoon,it will become a

Accepted Answer

A) sandbar. 
B) baymouth bar. 
C) reef. 
D) groin. 
A) sandbar. 
B) baymouth bar. 
C) reef. 
D) groin.

Question 11

Which of the following is true about how coasts are affected from the land side?

Accepted Answer

A) Many beach areas are backed by coastal dunes formed by the wind. 
B) Rivers are not important contributors of sediment into the shoreline system. 
C) Fine sediment in rivers is deposited close to shore,and coarser sediment is carried farther away from shore. 
D) All of these are correct. 
A) Many beach areas are backed by coastal dunes formed by the wind. 
B) Rivers are not important contributors of sediment into the shoreline system. 
C) Fine sediment in rivers is deposited close to shore,and coarser sediment is carried farther away from shore. 
D) All of these are correct.

Question 12

An area will experience high tide

Accepted Answer

A) in the early afternoon when water temperatures are highest. 
B) when there is a quarter moon in the sky. 
C) when the moon is directly overhead or on the opposite side of Earth. 
D) during a period of intense sunspot activity. 
A) in the early afternoon when water temperatures are highest. 
B) when there is a quarter moon in the sky. 
C) when the moon is directly overhead or on the opposite side of Earth. 
D) during a period of intense sunspot activity.

Question 13

Which of the following is true about how coasts are affected from the water side?

Accepted Answer

A) Most waves are generated by earthquakes and become larger upon approaching the shore. 
B) Most erosion along shorelines occurs from offshore currents. 
C) Waves can erode,deposit,or simply transport sediment. 
D) Tides increase and decrease the size of waves but leave sea level unchanged. 
E) None of these are correct. 
A) Most waves are generated by earthquakes and become larger upon approaching the shore. 
B) Most erosion along shorelines occurs from offshore currents. 
C) Waves can erode,deposit,or simply transport sediment. 
D) Tides increase and decrease the size of waves but leave sea level unchanged. 
E) None of these are correct.

Question 14

If you are caught in a rip current,the best thing to do is to

Accepted Answer

A) swim at an angle to the shore. 
B) swim parallel to the shore. 
C) swim perpendicular to the shore. 
A) swim at an angle to the shore. 
B) swim parallel to the shore. 
C) swim perpendicular to the shore.

Question 15

Over time,a spit will grow

Accepted Answer

A) toward a promontory. 
B) in the same direction as a longshore current. 
C) in the direction from which waves are approaching the coast. 
D) toward a wave-cut platform. 
E) None of these are correct. 
A) toward a promontory. 
B) in the same direction as a longshore current. 
C) in the direction from which waves are approaching the coast. 
D) toward a wave-cut platform. 
E) None of these are correct.

Question 16

The orientation of a coastline affects the appearance of a shoreline primarily because it influences

Accepted Answer

A) the direction of prevailing winds. 
B) which way river sediment enters the shoreline system. 
C) the erosive effects of waves. 
D) how much sun it receives. 
A) the direction of prevailing winds. 
B) which way river sediment enters the shoreline system. 
C) the erosive effects of waves. 
D) how much sun it receives.

Question 17

Which numbered location in this figure would be the wave base?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 1 and 2 
E) 2 and 3 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 1 and 2 
E) 2 and 3

Question 18

Which of the following would cause the sea level to fall?

Accepted Answer

A) A decrease in the amount of glaciers on land 
B) A slowing in the rate of seafloor spreading 
C) A rise in the temperature of the oceans 
D) All of these are correct. 
A) A decrease in the amount of glaciers on land 
B) A slowing in the rate of seafloor spreading 
C) A rise in the temperature of the oceans 
D) All of these are correct.

Question 19

In the coastlines investigation,what coastline process is likely occurring to produce the ridge of sand and adjacent island along the south coast?

Accepted Answer

A) Erosion of the shoreline 
B) Transport of sand and other sediment along the coast 
C) Subsidence of the land relative to sea level 
A) Erosion of the shoreline 
B) Transport of sand and other sediment along the coast 
C) Subsidence of the land relative to sea level

Question 20

The left to right slope of the small island on the lower right of this photograph tells us that

Accepted Answer

A) a nearby stream on the mainland must be providing sediment to support the island. 
B) wave action must be minimal in this area. 
C) an area of coastal upwelling must be nearby. 
D) the ocean depth must be increasing to the right. 
A) a nearby stream on the mainland must be providing sediment to support the island. 
B) wave action must be minimal in this area. 
C) an area of coastal upwelling must be nearby. 
D) the ocean depth must be increasing to the right.

What location along the East Coast of the U.S.is a barrier island system,and as such,is very susceptible to erosion by hurricanes and other strong storms?

The sea cave in this photograph formed by

Based on the features on this island in the coastlines investigation,what is the direction of waves and sediment transport?

How do waves propagate across the water?

What is the main way that position of the continents can influence global sea level?

In the coastlines investigation,what coastline feature consists of the ridge of sand and the adjacent island along the south coast?

Factors that do not affect the appearance of a coast from the water side include

High and low tides are caused by

What was a key point demonstrated by photographs in the textbook from before and after hurricanes?

If this spit continues to grow,cutting off the lagoon,it will become a

Which of the following is true about how coasts are affected from the land side?

An area will experience high tide

Which of the following is true about how coasts are affected from the water side?

If you are caught in a rip current,the best thing to do is to

Over time,a spit will grow

The orientation of a coastline affects the appearance of a shoreline primarily because it influences

Which numbered location in this figure would be the wave base?

Which of the following would cause the sea level to fall?

In the coastlines investigation,what coastline process is likely occurring to produce the ridge of sand and adjacent island along the south coast?

The left to right slope of the small island on the lower right of this photograph tells us that

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Exam 15: Coasts and Changing Sea Levels

What location along the East Coast of the U.S.is a barrier island system,and as such,is very susceptible to erosion by hurricanes and other strong storms?

The sea cave in this photograph formed by

Based on the features on this island in the coastlines investigation,what is the direction of waves and sediment transport?

How do waves propagate across the water?

What is the main way that position of the continents can influence global sea level?

In the coastlines investigation,what coastline feature consists of the ridge of sand and the adjacent island along the south coast?

Factors that do not affect the appearance of a coast from the water side include

High and low tides are caused by

What was a key point demonstrated by photographs in the textbook from before and after hurricanes?

If this spit continues to grow,cutting off the lagoon,it will become a

Which of the following is true about how coasts are affected from the land side?

An area will experience high tide

Which of the following is true about how coasts are affected from the water side?

If you are caught in a rip current,the best thing to do is to

Over time,a spit will grow

The orientation of a coastline affects the appearance of a shoreline primarily because it influences

Which numbered location in this figure would be the wave base?

Which of the following would cause the sea level to fall?

In the coastlines investigation,what coastline process is likely occurring to produce the ridge of sand and adjacent island along the south coast?

The left to right slope of the small island on the lower right of this photograph tells us that

The Nature of Physical Geography

Energy and Matter in the Atmosphere

Atmospheric Motion

Atmospheric Moisture

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Atmosphere-Ocean-Cryosphere Interactions

Climates Around the World

Water Resources

Understanding Landscapes

Plate Tectonics and Regional Features

Volcanoes,deformation,and Earthquakes

Weathering and Mass Wasting

Streams and Flooding

Glaciers and Glacial Landforms

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