Earth Science Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Section 1: Shoreline Features

Self-Check Quizzes-English

1
Which structure is shown in the center figure?
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A)seawall
B)jetty
C)groin
D)breakwater
2
What flat erosion surface is formed as a headland is worn away?
A)sea arches
B)wave-cut platform
C)sea caves
D)wave-cut cliff
3
What process causes waves to bend toward headlands as they approach the shore?
A)wave reflection
B)concentration
C)wave refraction
D)erosion
4
What determines the size of the sediment particles on a beach?
A)sediment source
B)wave energy
C)tidal range
D)amount of sediment
5
__________ are points of land sticking out into the ocean.
A)Barrier islands
B)Estuaries
C)Beaches
D)Rocky headlands
6
What is a possible reason for why sea level is still rising?
A)global warming
B)global cooling
C)the destruction of ozone in the atmosphere
D)the size of world glaciers is growing
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