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What causes the alternate rising and falling of the surface of the ocean and other bodies of water connected to the ocean?

  • Changes in Earth's magnetic field
  • Global warming effect
  • Underwater volcanic activity
  • Gravitational pull between the moon and Earth (correct)

What is the primary cause of coastal erosion?

  • Atmospheric pressure changes
  • Human construction activities near the coast
  • Rising sea level, strong wave action, and coastal flooding (correct)
  • Underwater earthquakes

When does storm surge occur?

  • During calm and sunny weather
  • During low tide
  • During tropical cyclones and intense storms (typhoons or hurricanes) (correct)
  • During lunar eclipses

What is the main influence on coastal processes?

<p>Weather, climate, and landscape (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the movement of saltwater onto the land caused by storm surges or high tides called?

<p>Saltwater intrusion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of the alternate rising and falling of the surface of the ocean and other bodies of water connected to the ocean?

<p>Gravitational pull between the moon and Earth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest wave ever recorded called?

<p>Mega-tsunami (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the phenomenon that occurs as a result of rising sea level, strong wave action, and coastal flooding?

<p>Coastal erosion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the rise in seawater level caused by a storm known as?

<p>Storm surge (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the movement of saltwater onto the land, caused by storm surges or high tides, known as?

<p>Saltwater intrusion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ocean Dynamics and Coastal Processes

  • Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun, resulting in the alternate rising and falling of ocean surfaces.
  • Coastal erosion is primarily driven by wave action, which wears away at shorelines over time.
  • Storm surge occurs during intense weather events, particularly hurricanes or severe storms, leading to a dramatic rise in sea level along coastlines.
  • Coastal processes are mainly influenced by wave action, tidal forces, and human activities that alter the natural landscape.

Wave and Sea-Level Phenomena

  • The movement of saltwater onto land, resulting from storm surges or high tides, is referred to as saltwater intrusion.
  • The largest wave ever recorded was a runaway wave known as a "rogue wave."
  • Rising sea levels, combined with strong wave action and flooding, create a phenomenon known as coastal inundation.
  • The rise in seawater level caused by a storm is called storm surge, which can lead to significant flooding and damage in coastal areas.

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Test your knowledge of coastal processes with this quiz! Explore phenomena such as tides and waves, and learn about the factors that influence them, including weather, climate, and landscape.

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