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Question 1

What is the definition of a coast?

Answer 1

The area where land meets the sea.

Question 2

True or False: Coasts are dynamic environments that change over time.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What are the two main types of coastal processes?

Answer 3

Erosional processes and depositional processes.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the boundary between the land and sea.

Answer 4

coast

Question 5

What is longshore drift?

Answer 5

The movement of sediment along the coast by wave action.

Question 6

Name one human activity that impacts coastal environments.

Answer 6

Urban development.

Question 7

What is a wave?

Answer 7

A disturbance that transfers energy through water.

Question 8

True or False: Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What are tides?

Answer 9

The regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by gravitational forces.

Question 10

What does erosion refer to in coastal geography?

Answer 10

The process of wearing away rock and soil from the coastline.

Question 11

Define ‘fetch’ in the context of waves.

Answer 11

The distance over water that the wind blows in a single direction.

Question 12

What are sea cliffs?

Answer 12

Steep rock faces formed by coastal erosion.

Question 13

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of coastal landform? A) Beach B) Cliff C) Mountain D) Spit

Answer 13

C) Mountain

Question 14

What is a spit?

Answer 14

A narrow landform extending into the sea, formed by sediment deposition.

Question 15

True or False: Coastal management aims to protect and preserve coastal environments.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

What is the primary cause of coastal erosion?

Answer 16

Wave action and currents.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: __________ is the process by which sediments are added to a landform.

Answer 17

Deposition

Question 18

What is a barrier island?

Answer 18

A coastal island that protects the mainland from waves and storms.

Question 19

Name one natural factor that influences coastal processes.

Answer 19

Wave energy.

Question 20

What is coastal flooding?

Answer 20

The inundation of coastal areas due to high tides or storm surges.

Question 21

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a type of coastal erosion? A) Hydraulic action B) Sedimentation C) Deposition D) Longshore drift

Answer 21

A) Hydraulic action

Question 22

What is the role of vegetation in coastal areas?

Answer 22

To stabilize the soil and reduce erosion.

Question 23

True or False: The UK has a predominantly rocky coastline.

Answer 23

False

Question 24

What is the importance of coral reefs in coastal ecosystems?

Answer 24

They provide habitat, protect shorelines, and support biodiversity.

Question 25

What is a wave-cut platform?

Answer 25

A flat area of rock left behind as waves erode the base of a cliff.

Question 26

What are salt marshes?

Answer 26

Coastal wetlands that are flooded and drained by salt water brought in by the tides.

Question 27

Fill in the blank: __________ are formed by the accumulation of sand and sediment along the coastline.

Answer 27

Beaches

Question 28

What is the purpose of sea walls?

Answer 28

To protect the coast from wave erosion.

Question 29

What is the difference between hard and soft engineering in coastal management?

Answer 29

Hard engineering uses solid structures to protect the coast, while soft engineering uses natural processes.

Question 30

True or False: Estuaries are areas where freshwater meets saltwater.

Answer 30

True

Question 31

What is sediment deposition?

Answer 31

The process by which materials are laid down in a new location.

Question 32

What does 'coastal zoning' refer to?

Answer 32

The division of coastal areas into zones for specific uses or protections.

Question 33

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of a constructive wave? A) High energy B) Low frequency C) Steep slope D) Short wavelength

Answer 33

B) Low frequency

Question 34

What is an example of a coastal management strategy?

Answer 34

Beach nourishment.

Question 35

What does the term 'coastal retreat' mean?

Answer 35

The landward movement of the coastline due to erosion.

Question 36

Fill in the blank: __________ is the gradual increase in sea levels due to climate change.

Answer 36

Sea level rise

Question 37

What is a coastal ecosystem?

Answer 37

A biological community found in coastal areas that includes various species and habitats.

Question 38

What are the main components of a coastal system?

Answer 38

Inputs, processes, outputs, and stores.

Question 39

True or False: Coastal areas are often rich in biodiversity.

Answer 39

True

Question 40

What is the impact of climate change on coastlines?

Answer 40

Increased erosion, flooding, and habitat loss.