Science question Ch12 Flashcards
1
Q
What is beach restoration ?
A
putting sand back on a beach.
2
Q
What is the main purpose of jetty?
A
to protect beaches.
3
Q
How are waves and currents alike?
A
Both form shoreline features.
4
Q
Which increase as you go deeper into the ocean?
A
water pressure
5
Q
Marie wades into the ocean, on what stucture is she standing?
A
continental shelf
6
Q
What caused sea arch to form?
A
waves piled up rocks near the coast.
7
Q
Henry and his dad floated in the ocean half hour. When they came out onto the beach, they couldn’t see the rest of the family. What kind of current have carried them away from their family?
A
longshore
8
Q
What causes tides?
A
the pull of the moon.
