10 Questions
What is the most significant factor affecting the formation of Sand Dunes?
Dry prevailing wind
Which type of rock formation is caused by the solidification of molten material?
Basalt
What type of plants typically colonize and build up sediment on Embryo Dunes?
Xerophytes
What kind of environment are Sand Dunes considered to be?
Inhospitable
Which factor causes weak points in the formation of Igneous rock?
Solidification of molten material
What kind of plant succession occurs in saline (salty) conditions?
Halosere
What is the main cause for advancing coasts gaining land?
Emergency and deposition
What are the main processes responsible for retreating coasts losing land?
Destructive waves and stormy conditions
What is the primary cause of the formation of wide wave cut platforms?
High tidal range
What creates tides in coastal systems?
Gravitational pull of the moon and sun
Test your knowledge about the classification of coasts based on the feedback mechanisms and processes involved. Understand the impact of positive and negative feedback in coastal equilibrium and how climate change can affect these systems.
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