Waves and Tides

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Which factor determines the height of waves in the open ocean?

Wind direction

Water temperature

Water depth

Wind speed (correct)

What is the process by which waves erode the coast by compressing trapped air in joints and cracks in the cliff face?

Attrition

Solution

Abrasion

Hydraulic action (correct)

What is the main cause of sea level rise worldwide?

Tides

Coastal erosion

Wave action

Global warming (correct)

Which natural process can result in contamination of groundwater by salt?

Coastal erosion Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of mitigation in relation to natural hazards?

To minimize the effects of a disaster Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of higher sea levels during storms?

Increased vulnerability to flooding Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors determines the height of waves in the open ocean?

Wind speed Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of coastal erosion?

Hydraulic action Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of higher sea levels during storms?

Increased wave height Signup and view all the answers

Which natural hazard is NOT mentioned in the text?

Tornado Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential consequence of higher sea levels during storms?

Increased coastal erosion Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of vulnerability to flooding in coastal areas?

Higher sea levels Signup and view all the answers

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Which factor determines the height of waves in the open ocean?

What is the process by which waves erode the coast by compressing trapped air in joints and cracks in the cliff face?

What is the main cause of sea level rise worldwide?

Which natural process can result in contamination of groundwater by salt?

What is the purpose of mitigation in relation to natural hazards?

What is a potential consequence of higher sea levels during storms?

Which of the following factors determines the height of waves in the open ocean?

What is the main cause of coastal erosion?

What is the consequence of higher sea levels during storms?

Which natural hazard is NOT mentioned in the text?

What is the potential consequence of higher sea levels during storms?

What is the main cause of vulnerability to flooding in coastal areas?

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