Coastal and Marine Hazards

Description: This quiz covers various aspects of Coastal and Marine Hazards, including their causes, types, impacts, and mitigation strategies.
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Which of the following is NOT a type of coastal hazard?

  1. Erosion

  2. Flooding

  3. Tsunami

  4. Volcanic eruption


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Volcanic eruptions are not typically considered coastal hazards, as they are not directly related to the coastal environment.

What is the primary cause of coastal erosion?

  1. Sea level rise

  2. Wave action

  3. Human activities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Coastal erosion is caused by a combination of factors, including sea level rise, wave action, and human activities such as shoreline development and sand mining.

Which coastal hazard is characterized by a sudden and rapid rise in sea level?

  1. Storm surge

  2. Tsunami

  3. Rip current

  4. Hurricane


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Storm surge is a sudden and rapid rise in sea level caused by the force of a storm, typically a hurricane or tropical cyclone.

What is the term for a large, destructive wave generated by an underwater earthquake or landslide?

  1. Hurricane

  2. Tsunami

  3. Rip current

  4. Tidal wave


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A tsunami is a large, destructive wave generated by an underwater earthquake or landslide.

Which marine hazard is caused by a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust beneath the ocean floor?

  1. Earthquake

  2. Tsunami

  3. Volcanic eruption

  4. Landslide


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An earthquake is a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust beneath the ocean floor.

What is the term for a strong, rotating wind system that forms over warm ocean waters?

  1. Hurricane

  2. Tornado

  3. Cyclone

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hurricane, tornado, and cyclone are all terms used to describe a strong, rotating wind system that forms over warm ocean waters.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for mitigating coastal erosion?

  1. Building seawalls

  2. Beach nourishment

  3. Dune restoration

  4. Allowing natural processes to occur


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Allowing natural processes to occur is not typically considered a strategy for mitigating coastal erosion, as it can lead to further erosion and damage.

What is the term for a strong, narrow current of water that flows away from the shore?

  1. Rip current

  2. Undertow

  3. Longshore current

  4. Tidal current


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A rip current is a strong, narrow current of water that flows away from the shore.

Which coastal hazard is characterized by a gradual rise in sea level over an extended period of time?

  1. Sea level rise

  2. Storm surge

  3. Tsunami

  4. Hurricane


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sea level rise is a gradual rise in sea level over an extended period of time.

What is the term for a large, destructive wave generated by a landslide or rockfall into a body of water?

  1. Tsunami

  2. Megatsunami

  3. Tidal wave

  4. Seiche


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A megatsunami is a large, destructive wave generated by a landslide or rockfall into a body of water.

Which marine hazard is characterized by a sudden and violent release of energy in the Earth's crust beneath the ocean floor?

  1. Earthquake

  2. Tsunami

  3. Volcanic eruption

  4. Landslide


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A volcanic eruption is a sudden and violent release of energy in the Earth's crust beneath the ocean floor.

What is the term for a series of large waves generated by a disturbance in the ocean, such as an earthquake or landslide?

  1. Tsunami

  2. Tidal wave

  3. Seiche

  4. Long wave


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A tsunami is a series of large waves generated by a disturbance in the ocean, such as an earthquake or landslide.

Which coastal hazard is characterized by a sudden and rapid drop in sea level?

  1. Sea level fall

  2. Storm surge

  3. Tsunami

  4. Hurricane


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sea level fall is a sudden and rapid drop in sea level.

What is the term for a strong, rotating wind system that forms over warm ocean waters in the Atlantic Ocean?

  1. Hurricane

  2. Tornado

  3. Cyclone

  4. Typhoon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A hurricane is a strong, rotating wind system that forms over warm ocean waters in the Atlantic Ocean.

Which coastal hazard is characterized by a gradual rise in sea level over a short period of time?

  1. Sea level rise

  2. Storm surge

  3. Tsunami

  4. Hurricane


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Storm surge is a gradual rise in sea level over a short period of time, typically caused by a storm.

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