Question 1

Which of the following occurs when the Sun,Moon,and Earth are in alignment (i.e.,in opposition or conjunction) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maximum tidal ranges occur.
B)  Neap tides occur.
C)  A lower tidal range occurs.
D)  Ebb tides occur.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Describe the causes and consequences of coral bleaching.

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Coral are algae living together with an ...

Question 3

Which is a depression created by deflation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Playa.
B)  Bolson.
C)  Blowout.
D)  Structural basin.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

A wave in the open ocean consists of water molecules travelling in the direction of wave propagation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is the process by which pebbles can be moved by saltating particles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deflation.
B)  Subvention.
C)  Reptation.
D)  Surface creep.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

The greatest tidal range between high and low tide is known as spring tide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Saltation accounts for the majority of material transported by the wind.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which are these features that block material from entering a harbour?

Accepted Answer

A)  Breakwaters.
B)  Groins.
C)  Jetties.
D)  Tombolos.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a depositional coastal landform?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sea arch.
B)  Tombolo.
C)  Wave-cut platform.
D)  Notched cliff.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Which is the grinding and shaping of rock surfaces by the "sand blasting" action of particles captured in the air?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deflation.
B)  Abrasion.
C)  Saltation.
D)  Deposition.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Describe the process of wave motion.

Accepted Answer

Friction between wind and the ocean surf...

Question 12

Explain the formation of sand dunes.

Accepted Answer

As saltating sand grains encounter small...

Question 13

The highest salinity values are found in equatorial oceans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 14

Approximately what percentage of the world's population lives near the ocean?

Accepted Answer

A)  33%.
B)  25%.
C)  40%.
D)  70%.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Describe the physical composition of seawater.

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Seawater is a solution.The concentration...

Question 16

The salinity of seawater averages 35‰.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Corals can photosynthesize and,therefore,provide their own nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Coral atolls form around sinking volcanic islands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 19

Although many elements are dissolved in seawater,no gases are dissolved in it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Barrier islands can migrate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Exam 16: Oceans, coastal Processes, and Wind Processes

Which of the following occurs when the Sun,Moon,and Earth are in alignment (i.e.,in opposition or conjunction) ?

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Describe the causes and consequences of coral bleaching.

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Which is a depression created by deflation?

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A wave in the open ocean consists of water molecules travelling in the direction of wave propagation.

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Which of the following is the process by which pebbles can be moved by saltating particles?

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The greatest tidal range between high and low tide is known as spring tide.

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Saltation accounts for the majority of material transported by the wind.

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Which are these features that block material from entering a harbour?

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Which of the following is an example of a depositional coastal landform?

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Which is the grinding and shaping of rock surfaces by the "sand blasting" action of particles captured in the air?

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Describe the process of wave motion.

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Explain the formation of sand dunes.

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The highest salinity values are found in equatorial oceans.

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Approximately what percentage of the world's population lives near the ocean?

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Describe the physical composition of seawater.

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The salinity of seawater averages 35‰.

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Corals can photosynthesize and,therefore,provide their own nutrients.

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Coral atolls form around sinking volcanic islands.

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Although many elements are dissolved in seawater,no gases are dissolved in it.

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Barrier islands can migrate.

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