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What is the most significant factor affecting the formation of Sand Dunes?
What is the most significant factor affecting the formation of Sand Dunes?
- Suitable supply of water
- Abundance of sea weed
- Strong sunlight
- Dry prevailing wind (correct)
Which type of rock formation is caused by the solidification of molten material?
Which type of rock formation is caused by the solidification of molten material?
- Metamorphic rock
- Sedimentary rock
- Basalt (correct)
- Granite
What type of plants typically colonize and build up sediment on Embryo Dunes?
What type of plants typically colonize and build up sediment on Embryo Dunes?
- Xerophytes (correct)
- Mesophytes
- Hydrophytes
- Halophytes
What kind of environment are Sand Dunes considered to be?
What kind of environment are Sand Dunes considered to be?
Which factor causes weak points in the formation of Igneous rock?
Which factor causes weak points in the formation of Igneous rock?
What kind of plant succession occurs in saline (salty) conditions?
What kind of plant succession occurs in saline (salty) conditions?
What is the main cause for advancing coasts gaining land?
What is the main cause for advancing coasts gaining land?
What are the main processes responsible for retreating coasts losing land?
What are the main processes responsible for retreating coasts losing land?
What is the primary cause of the formation of wide wave cut platforms?
What is the primary cause of the formation of wide wave cut platforms?
What creates tides in coastal systems?
What creates tides in coastal systems?
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