Question 1

A sand ridge connecting an island to the mainland or to another island is a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   jetty
B)   tombolo
C)   breakwater
D)   sea stackE) B) and D)
F) All of the above B

Question 2

Large circular-moving currents of water within an ocean basin are called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Large circular-moving currents of water within an...

Question 3

As a deep-water wave enters shallow water, the wave slows down and rotates toward being parallel with the shoreline. This process is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As a deep-water wave enters shallow water,...

Question 4

Because of the Coriolis effect, surface ocean currents are deflected to the ________ of their path of motion in the Southern Hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

A)   right
B)   left
C)   west
D)   eastE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Because of the Coriolis effect, surface ocean currents are deflected to the ________ of their path of motion in the Northern Hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

A)   right
B)   left
C)   west
D)   eastE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

A barrier built at a right angle to the beach for the purpose of trapping sand that is moving parallel to the shore is called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A barrier built at a right angle...

Question 7

Although the Sun influences the tides, its effect is considerably less than the effect of the Moon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Large estuaries are more common on a(n)  ________ coastline.

Accepted Answer

A)   submergent
B)   emergent
C)   stable
D)   retreatingE) A) and B)
F) All of the above A

Question 9

The Coriolis effect is greatest at high latitudes and diminishes toward the equator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Word Analysis. Examine the words and/or phrases for each question below and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the option which does not fit the pattern.

Accepted Answer

A)   spring tide 
B)   flood tide 
C)   neap tide 
D)   tidal flatE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

The daily tidal range is LEAST during ________ tide.

Accepted Answer

A)   spring
B)   ebb
C)   neap
D)   none of theseE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Neap tides occur about the time of the first quarter and third quarter phases of the Moon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 13

The addition of sand to a beach has proven to be an economical solution to beach erosion problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The turbulent water created by breaking waves is called surf.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The daily tidal range is GREATEST during ________ tide.

Accepted Answer

A)   spring
B)   ebb
C)   neap
D)   none of theseE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

What type of current is illustrated in the diagram below?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What type of current is illustrated in...

Question 17

The ________ is the distance the wind has traveled across open water.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ is the distance the wind...

Question 18

Which one of the following structures is built to protect boats from large breaking waves?

Accepted Answer

A)   jetty
B)   groin
C)   breakwater
D)   seawallE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Waves in the open ocean are called waves of oscillation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which one of the following is a landform created by wave erosion?

Accepted Answer

A)   spit
B)   estuary
C)   tombolo
D)   sea archE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Exam 15: The Dynamic Ocean

A sand ridge connecting an island to the mainland or to another island is a ________.

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Large circular-moving currents of water within an ocean basin are called ________.

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As a deep-water wave enters shallow water, the wave slows down and rotates toward being parallel with the shoreline. This process is known as ________.

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Because of the Coriolis effect, surface ocean currents are deflected to the ________ of their path of motion in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Because of the Coriolis effect, surface ocean currents are deflected to the ________ of their path of motion in the Northern Hemisphere.

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A barrier built at a right angle to the beach for the purpose of trapping sand that is moving parallel to the shore is called a(n) ________.

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Although the Sun influences the tides, its effect is considerably less than the effect of the Moon.

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Large estuaries are more common on a(n) ________ coastline.

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The Coriolis effect is greatest at high latitudes and diminishes toward the equator.

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Word Analysis. Examine the words and/or phrases for each question below and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the option which does not fit the pattern.

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The daily tidal range is LEAST during ________ tide.

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Neap tides occur about the time of the first quarter and third quarter phases of the Moon.

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The addition of sand to a beach has proven to be an economical solution to beach erosion problems.

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The turbulent water created by breaking waves is called surf.

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The daily tidal range is GREATEST during ________ tide.

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What type of current is illustrated in the diagram below?

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The ________ is the distance the wind has traveled across open water.

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Which one of the following structures is built to protect boats from large breaking waves?

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Waves in the open ocean are called waves of oscillation.

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Which one of the following is a landform created by wave erosion?

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