Question 1

Which of the following best describes a bay?

Accepted Answer

A body of water partially surrounded by land

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A large, open ocean region

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A steep cliff overlooking the ocean

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A flat, sandy beach

Question 2

What is a spit?

Accepted Answer

A long, narrow piece of land extending from the shore into the water

Answer

A type of seafood

Answer

A large rock formation near the shore

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A type of bird found only on the coast

Question 3

What is the process by which waves erode the coastline called?

Accepted Answer

Coastal erosion

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Coastal uplift

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Coastal weathering

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Coastal deposition

Question 4

What is a seamount?

Accepted Answer

An underwater mountain rising from the ocean floor

Answer

A type of storm common on coasts

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A type of coastal tree

Answer

A type of rock formation found on coasts