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What is the function of sand dunes in the beach system?
What is the function of sand dunes in the beach system?
- To provide a habitat for marine life
- To create a barrier against erosion
- To attract tourists
- To limit the height and destructive power of waves (correct)
During the 50s and early 60s, why were houses along Maine Beach moved?
During the 50s and early 60s, why were houses along Maine Beach moved?
- To improve the view
- To make space for new construction
- To prevent flooding
- Due to erosion (correct)
What event in 1967 caused panic and waves to break over people's heads?
What event in 1967 caused panic and waves to break over people's heads?
- Cyclone (correct)
- Flood
- Earthquake
- Tsunami
How far does the beach extend out from what we see above low tide?
How far does the beach extend out from what we see above low tide?
What did John Kindler and Colin O'Connor write about in their report?
What did John Kindler and Colin O'Connor write about in their report?
Which of the following is true about the sand dunes in the beach system?
Which of the following is true about the sand dunes in the beach system?
What is the significance of the houses along Maine Beach being moved during the 50s and early 60s?
What is the significance of the houses along Maine Beach being moved during the 50s and early 60s?
What was the purpose of John Kindler and Colin O'Connor's report?
What was the purpose of John Kindler and Colin O'Connor's report?
What impact did the 1967 cyclone have on the beach?
What impact did the 1967 cyclone have on the beach?
How far does the beach extend out from what we see above low tide?
How far does the beach extend out from what we see above low tide?
During the 50s and early 60s, the houses along Maine Beach were moved about 30 meters ______ because where they'd been built became the new erosion scarp.
During the 50s and early 60s, the houses along Maine Beach were moved about 30 meters ______ because where they'd been built became the new erosion scarp.
The 1967 cyclone was very frightening. It was pretty much panic stations and if we'd been sitting here in June 67, the waves were breaking over our ______.
The 1967 cyclone was very frightening. It was pretty much panic stations and if we'd been sitting here in June 67, the waves were breaking over our ______.
The sand dunes have a vital function in how the dynamics of the beach system works. They're where the sand gets ______ in good times.
The sand dunes have a vital function in how the dynamics of the beach system works. They're where the sand gets ______ in good times.
The sand dunes have a vital function in how the dynamics of the beach system works. When the really bad times come, that sand is taken ______ which then limits the height and the destructive power of waves.
The sand dunes have a vital function in how the dynamics of the beach system works. When the really bad times come, that sand is taken ______ which then limits the height and the destructive power of waves.
John Kindler and Colin O'Connor wrote quite a good small report and suggested that they should start gathering some ______.
John Kindler and Colin O'Connor wrote quite a good small report and suggested that they should start gathering some ______.
During the 50s and early 60s, the houses along Maine Beach were moved about 30 meters ______ because where they'd been built became the new erosion scarp.
During the 50s and early 60s, the houses along Maine Beach were moved about 30 meters ______ because where they'd been built became the new erosion scarp.
The sand dunes have a vital function in how the dynamics of the beach system works. When the really bad times come, that sand is taken ______ which then limits the height and the destructive power of waves.
The sand dunes have a vital function in how the dynamics of the beach system works. When the really bad times come, that sand is taken ______ which then limits the height and the destructive power of waves.
What was the purpose of John Kindler and Colin O'Connor's report?
What was the purpose of John Kindler and Colin O'Connor's report?
What impact did the 1967 cyclone have on the beach?
What impact did the 1967 cyclone have on the beach?
John Kindler and Colin O'Connor wrote quite a good small report and suggested that they should start gathering some ______.
John Kindler and Colin O'Connor wrote quite a good small report and suggested that they should start gathering some ______.
