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Concept Check: Beaches, Shoreline Processes, and Stabilization

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Question 1

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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

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

Question 2

2.

Which of the following methods to counteract beach erosion do coastal scientists consider the best permanent option?

Jetties

Beach nourishment

Beach nourishment

Relocation of at-risk structures

Sea walls

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

The foreshore zone

The beach face

The nearshore zone

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

During the spring months

When the Moon is furthest from the equator

When the Sun and the Moon are at right angles