Coastal and Marine Environments

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What is the term used to describe the area where the land meets the sea?

  1. Coastal zone

  2. Continental shelf

  3. Abyssal plain

  4. Trench


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The coastal zone is the area where the land meets the sea, and it is a dynamic and ever-changing environment.

Which of the following is not a type of coastal landform?

  1. Beach

  2. Dune

  3. Cliff

  4. Forest


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Forests are not coastal landforms, as they are typically found inland.

What is the term used to describe the underwater area that extends from the shoreline to the edge of the continental shelf?

  1. Continental slope

  2. Abyssal plain

  3. Trench

  4. Mid-ocean ridge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The continental slope is the underwater area that extends from the shoreline to the edge of the continental shelf.

Which of the following is the deepest part of the ocean?

  1. Continental slope

  2. Abyssal plain

  3. Trench

  4. Mid-ocean ridge


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Trenches are the deepest parts of the ocean, and they are typically found along the edges of tectonic plates.

What is the term used to describe the process by which sediment is transported from the land to the sea?

  1. Erosion

  2. Deposition

  3. Weathering

  4. Mass wasting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Erosion is the process by which sediment is transported from the land to the sea.

Which of the following is not a type of coastal erosion?

  1. Wave erosion

  2. Wind erosion

  3. Glacial erosion

  4. Chemical erosion


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Glacial erosion is not a type of coastal erosion, as it is typically found in mountainous areas.

What is the term used to describe the process by which sediment is deposited in the sea?

  1. Erosion

  2. Deposition

  3. Weathering

  4. Mass wasting


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Deposition is the process by which sediment is deposited in the sea.

Which of the following is not a type of coastal deposition?

  1. Beach formation

  2. Dune formation

  3. Spit formation

  4. Tombolo formation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tombolo formation is not a type of coastal deposition, as it is typically found in mountainous areas.

What is the term used to describe the area of the ocean that is closest to the shore?

  1. Coastal zone

  2. Continental shelf

  3. Abyssal plain

  4. Trench


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The coastal zone is the area of the ocean that is closest to the shore.

Which of the following is not a type of coastal ecosystem?

  1. Mangrove forest

  2. Coral reef

  3. Salt marsh

  4. Desert


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deserts are not coastal ecosystems, as they are typically found inland.

What is the term used to describe the process by which salt water mixes with fresh water in coastal areas?

  1. Salinization

  2. Desalination

  3. Osmosis

  4. Diffusion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salinization is the process by which salt water mixes with fresh water in coastal areas.

Which of the following is not a type of coastal pollution?

  1. Oil spills

  2. Sewage discharge

  3. Agricultural runoff

  4. Forest fires


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Forest fires are not a type of coastal pollution, as they are typically found inland.

What is the term used to describe the process by which coastal ecosystems are restored to their natural state?

  1. Restoration

  2. Rehabilitation

  3. Conservation

  4. Preservation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Restoration is the process by which coastal ecosystems are restored to their natural state.

Which of the following is not a type of coastal management strategy?

  1. Beach nourishment

  2. Dune restoration

  3. Seawall construction

  4. Dam construction


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dam construction is not a type of coastal management strategy, as it is typically used to control flooding inland.

What is the term used to describe the process by which coastal communities adapt to the impacts of climate change?

  1. Adaptation

  2. Mitigation

  3. Resilience

  4. Sustainability


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adaptation is the process by which coastal communities adapt to the impacts of climate change.

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