10 Questions
What is a beach primarily made of?
Sand or gravel
How are beaches formed?
From sediment supplied by rivers and streams
What mineral is sand mostly made from?
Quartz and feldspar
What natural process breaks down rock into tiny pieces to create sand?
Weathering
Where do rivers and streams supply sediment from to contribute to beach formation?
Mountains
What is the primary process responsible for shaping beaches?
Longshore drift
What happens to the sand during winter at most United States coastlines?
It gets pulled farther out into the ocean
How do waves contribute to shaping beaches?
By eroding sand away from some areas and depositing it back in others
Why does the beach look different in the winter compared to the summer?
Due to bigger and more powerful waves in the winter
What direction does sand typically move along most United States coastlines?
From north to south
Explore the formation and erosion of beaches while discovering interesting facts about how beaches are created and whether they can run out of sand. Join John in his conversation with Aunt Shelley to uncover the secrets behind these beautiful coastal landscapes.
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