Unit 48 Review Questions

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. What is the most important reason why physical geographers study coastal processes?

The coast is a very pleasant place to do research. correct incorrect

Many physical geographers live near coasts. correct incorrect

Coastal areas have abundant valuable natural resources. correct incorrect

Large numbers of people live in and near coastal areas. correct incorrect

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. Which of the following acts to decrease the size of waves?

High wind speeds correct incorrect

Winds acting over long distances correct incorrect

Winds acting for long periods correct incorrect

Winds coming from different directions correct incorrect

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. What is the motion of a water particle at the surface of the deep ocean as a wave passes?

It moves in the direction of the wave in a sinusoidal pattern. correct incorrect

It moves in the direction of the wave in an elliptical pattern. correct incorrect

It moves in a circular pattern with no net movement. correct incorrect

It moves in an elliptical pattern tilted toward the direction of wave movement. correct incorrect

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. Wave refraction tends to:

erode headlands and build up bays correct incorrect

build up headlands and erode bays correct incorrect

erode both headlands and bays correct incorrect

build up both headlands and bays correct incorrect

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. What is responsible for longshore drift?

Tidal forces correct incorrect

Wave refraction correct incorrect

Prevailing winds along the shore correct incorrect

Crustal movements correct incorrect

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. Tidal ranges are greatest:

when the Moon makes a 90-degree angle with the Earth and the Sun correct incorrect

when the Earth, Moon, and Sun are in alignment correct incorrect

during neap tides correct incorrect

at irregular and unpredictable intervals correct incorrect