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← Coastal Studies Crash Course Test
5 Written Questions
5 Matching Questions
- Groynes
- Beach
- Stack
- Blowhole
- Purchase Property
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An artificial structure designed to trap sand moved by longshor drift, therefore protecting the beach. - b After further erosion, the rock supporting the arch will collapse and form a secluded clump of rock.
- c Formed when material is brought to the shore by waves in the swash.
- d Caves develop in a position exposed to sea and waves and the water pressure builds up at the back of the cage causing a part of the roof to collapse.
- e Buy builidings on the beach and remove structures threatened by erosion.
5 Multiple Choice Questions
- When the entire roof of a cave collapses.

Large waves (normally, during storms) that carry more material in the backwash.- The part of the beach that is submerged at high tide and exposed at low tide.
- Harder rock which takes time to erode protrudes from the side of a cliff/body of rock.

Small waves that carry more sand and other material in the swash and deposit it.
5 True/False Questions
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Refraction → The bending of waves as they come into contact with uneven waters or obstructive rocks/landforms.
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Offshore breakwater → A structure parallel to the shore and placed in a depth of about 10m.
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Sea Wall → Structures placed parallel to the shoreline to separate the land area from water.
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Backwash → The water that runs up the beach after a wave breaks.
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Swash → Formed when material is brought to the shore by waves in the swash.
Regenerate Test