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What is erosion?

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The process by which natural forces move weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

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What is deposition?

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The geological process where material is added to a landform or land mass.

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True or False: Erosion can occur through wind, water, and ice.

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True

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What is a wave cut platform?

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A flat area of rock that is formed at the base of a cliff by wave erosion.

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Fill in the blank: Erosion caused by waves is known as _____.

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wave erosion

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What landforms can result from deposition?

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Deltas, beaches, and alluvial fans.

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True or False: Wave cut platforms are typically found in areas with high wave energy.

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True

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What factors influence the rate of erosion?

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Climate, vegetation, soil type, and human activity.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of erosion? A) Water B) Wind C) Plant growth D) Ice

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C) Plant growth

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What is the primary agent of coastal erosion?

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Waves

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Fill in the blank: The process of sediment being transported by water is called _____.

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transportation

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What role do tides play in coastal erosion and deposition?

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Tides affect the height and energy of waves, influencing erosion and deposition patterns.

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True or False: Wave cut platforms are always visible at high tide.

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False

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What is the significance of wave cut platforms for marine ecosystems?

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They provide habitats for various marine species and help maintain biodiversity.

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Multiple Choice: Which process results in the formation of a wave cut platform? A) Erosion B) Deposition C) Weathering D) All of the above

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A) Erosion

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What type of rock is most commonly associated with wave cut platforms?

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Sedimentary rock

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Fill in the blank: The area where the land meets the sea is called the _____.

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coastline

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What is the main difference between erosion and weathering?

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Erosion involves the movement of material, while weathering is the breakdown of rocks in place.

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True or False: Coastal deposition can lead to the formation of new landmasses.

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True

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What is a key indicator of wave cut platform formation?

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The presence of a horizontal ledge at the base of a cliff.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a result of wave action? A) Sand dunes B) Wave cut platforms C) Glaciers D) Soil erosion

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B) Wave cut platforms

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What is the impact of human activities on coastal erosion?

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Human activities can accelerate coastal erosion through construction, deforestation, and pollution.

23
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Fill in the blank: The accumulation of sediment along a coast is known as _____.

A

depositional processes

24
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What is the relationship between sea level rise and coastal erosion?

A

Sea level rise can exacerbate coastal erosion by increasing wave energy and shoreline retreat.

25
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True or False: Wave cut platforms are formed quickly over short time periods.

A

False

26
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What is the role of vegetation in controlling erosion?

A

Vegetation stabilizes soil and reduces the speed of water runoff, thus minimizing erosion.

27
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Fill in the blank: The process of waves breaking against the shore is known as _____.

A

wave action

28
Q

What is erosion?

A

The process by which natural forces move weathered rock and soil from one place to another.

29
Q

What is deposition?

A

The geological process where material is added to a landform or land mass.

30
Q

True or False: Erosion can occur through wind, water, and ice.

A

True

31
Q

What is a wave cut platform?

A

A flat area of rock that is formed at the base of a cliff by wave erosion.

32
Q

Fill in the blank: Erosion caused by waves is known as _____.

A

wave erosion

33
Q

What landforms can result from deposition?

A

Deltas, beaches, and alluvial fans.

34
Q

True or False: Wave cut platforms are typically found in areas with high wave energy.

A

True

35
Q

What factors influence the rate of erosion?

A

Climate, vegetation, soil type, and human activity.

36
Q

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of erosion? A) Water B) Wind C) Plant growth D) Ice

A

C) Plant growth

37
Q

What is the primary agent of coastal erosion?

A

Waves

38
Q

Fill in the blank: The process of sediment being transported by water is called _____.

A

transportation

39
Q

What role do tides play in coastal erosion and deposition?

A

Tides affect the height and energy of waves, influencing erosion and deposition patterns.

40
Q

True or False: Wave cut platforms are always visible at high tide.

A

False

41
Q

What is the significance of wave cut platforms for marine ecosystems?

A

They provide habitats for various marine species and help maintain biodiversity.

42
Q

Multiple Choice: Which process results in the formation of a wave cut platform? A) Erosion B) Deposition C) Weathering D) All of the above

A

A) Erosion

43
Q

What type of rock is most commonly associated with wave cut platforms?

A

Sedimentary rock

44
Q

Fill in the blank: The area where the land meets the sea is called the _____.

A

coastline

45
Q

What is the main difference between erosion and weathering?

A

Erosion involves the movement of material, while weathering is the breakdown of rocks in place.

46
Q

True or False: Coastal deposition can lead to the formation of new landmasses.

A

True

47
Q

What is a key indicator of wave cut platform formation?

A

The presence of a horizontal ledge at the base of a cliff.

48
Q

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a result of wave action? A) Sand dunes B) Wave cut platforms C) Glaciers D) Soil erosion

A

B) Wave cut platforms

49
Q

What is the impact of human activities on coastal erosion?

A

Human activities can accelerate coastal erosion through construction, deforestation, and pollution.

50
Q

Fill in the blank: The accumulation of sediment along a coast is known as _____.

A

depositional processes

51
Q

What is the relationship between sea level rise and coastal erosion?

A

Sea level rise can exacerbate coastal erosion by increasing wave energy and shoreline retreat.

52
Q

True or False: Wave cut platforms are formed quickly over short time periods.

A

False

53
Q

What is the role of vegetation in controlling erosion?

A

Vegetation stabilizes soil and reduces the speed of water runoff, thus minimizing erosion.

54
Q

Fill in the blank: The process of waves breaking against the shore is known as _____.

A

wave action

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