Coastal Processes

Welcome to the "Coastal Processes" category on Questions LLC! This is the perfect place for all your inquiries about the fascinating and dynamic world of coastal processes. Whether you're curious about the formation of beaches, the impact of waves and tides, erosion and sedimentation, or the diverse ecosystems thriving along coastlines, you've come to the right place. Our community of knowledgeable users is here to provide insightful answers and engage in meaningful discussions to deepen your understanding of these captivating phenomena. So, dive in, ask your burning questions, and let's explore the intricate workings of coastal processes together!

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Which of the following effects do shifting shorelines have on beaches?A. They cause narrower beach areas. B. They cause an
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QuestionWhich of the following is one effect storm waves have on a beach?(1 point) Responses raised elevation of a beach raised
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When Jane visits a beach, she notices a sea stack has formed offshore. Which of the following best describes what caused the sea
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How are waves related to shifting shorelines?(1 point)Responses Waves can cause shifting shorelines. Waves can cause shifting
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When waves hit the shore, they contribute to weathering, erosion and deposition. Which would be an effect of destructive waves?
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When waves hit the shore, they contribute to weathering, erosion and deposition. Which would be an effect of constructive waves?
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How do weathering and erosion create sea arches and sea stacks?
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Near shore, larger sand and gravel particles are moved along the ocean bottom by ____.a. deposition b. turbulence c. spits d.
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Which of the following can cause beach erosion? what are the two correct answers.1. shifting shorelines 2. sandbars 3. storm
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true or false wave deposition can be much of a problem as wave erosion
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2. asked by MannyThomas
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True or False: Longshore drift is the movement of sediment sideways down the shoreline.
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How are waves related to shifting shorelines?(1 point)Responses Waves can cause beach erosion, not shifting shorelines. Waves
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How are waves related to shifting shorelines? (1 point)Waves can cause shifting shorelines. Waves can cause beach erosion, not
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Which of the following is one way that beach erosion can occur? (1 point)O currents increasing the sand on the beach with
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How are waves related to shifting shorelines?(1 point) Responses Waves can cause beach erosion, not shifting shorelines. Waves
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Which of the following is one effect storm waves have on a beach• creation of wider beaches • raised elevation of a beach
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How are waves related to shifting shorelines?(1 point)Responses Waves and shifting shorelines can cause beach erosion. Waves can
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How are waves related to shifting shorelines?(1 point)Responses Waves and shifting shorelines can cause storms. Waves and
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Which of the following is one effect waves have on shorelines?(1 point)Responses They cause shorelines to extend further into
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Which is NOT considered a cause of beach erosion?(1 point)Responses Human activity like building too close to the shoreline &
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What is the purpose of beach nourishment? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)Responses to remove sand from a beach to
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Which of the following is one effect waves have on shorelines?(1 point)Responses They cause shorelines to extend further into
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Which of the following is one effect storm waves have on a beach?(1 point) Responses creation of wider beaches creation of wider
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Which of the following is a potential drawback of using jetties to prevent beach erosion?(1 point) Building jetties is more
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Which of the following effects do shifting shorelines from beach erosion have on beaches? (1 point)• They cause an increase in
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How are waves related to shifting shorelines?(1 point)Responses Waves can cause beach erosion, not shifting shorelines. Waves
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