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What is a beach primarily made of?
What is a beach primarily made of?
- Rocks
- Clay
- Seashells
- Sand or gravel (correct)
How are beaches formed?
How are beaches formed?
- By meteor impacts
- By volcanic eruptions
- From underground caves collapsing
- From sediment supplied by rivers and streams (correct)
What mineral is sand mostly made from?
What mineral is sand mostly made from?
- Emerald and sapphire
- Quartz and feldspar (correct)
- Gold and silver
- Diamond and ruby
What natural process breaks down rock into tiny pieces to create sand?
What natural process breaks down rock into tiny pieces to create sand?
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Where do rivers and streams supply sediment from to contribute to beach formation?
Where do rivers and streams supply sediment from to contribute to beach formation?
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What is the primary process responsible for shaping beaches?
What is the primary process responsible for shaping beaches?
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What happens to the sand during winter at most United States coastlines?
What happens to the sand during winter at most United States coastlines?
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How do waves contribute to shaping beaches?
How do waves contribute to shaping beaches?
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Why does the beach look different in the winter compared to the summer?
Why does the beach look different in the winter compared to the summer?
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What direction does sand typically move along most United States coastlines?
What direction does sand typically move along most United States coastlines?
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