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Concept Check: Beaches, Shoreline Processes, and Stabilization
By Gil Bantay
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Question 1
1.
As a wave passes under a floating object, _____.
the object will move vertically a distance equal to that of the wave height
the object will travel a distance equal to the wavelength
Question 2
2.
Which of the following methods to counteract beach erosion do coastal scientists consider the best permanent option?
Jetties
Beach nourishment
Question 3
3.
What ultimately causes a spit to develop?
The longshore current reduces its energy.
a tidal current
The longshore current gains energy.
a rip current
Question 4
4.
Where is the best place to sunbathe (and keep your blanket dry) in the coastal zone?
The offshore zone
The berm
Question 5
5.
When does the spring tide occur?
When the Sun and the Moon are in alignment
When the Moon is closest to the equator
the object will cause the wave to convert to a swell
the object will become trapped in the fetch
the object will become trapped in the fetch
Beach nourishment
Relocation of at-risk structures
Sea walls
The foreshore zone
The beach face
The nearshore zone
During the spring months
When the Moon is furthest from the equator
When the Sun and the Moon are at right angles