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Which factor determines the height of waves in the open ocean?
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?
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?
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?
Which natural process can result in contamination of groundwater by salt?
What is the purpose of mitigation in relation to natural hazards?
What is the purpose of mitigation in relation to natural hazards?
What is a potential consequence of higher sea levels during storms?
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?
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 main cause of coastal erosion?
What is the consequence of higher sea levels during storms?
What is the consequence of higher sea levels during storms?
Which natural hazard is NOT mentioned in the text?
Which natural hazard is NOT mentioned in the text?
What is the potential consequence of higher sea levels during storms?
What is the potential consequence of higher sea levels during storms?
What is the main cause of vulnerability to flooding in coastal areas?
What is the main cause of vulnerability to flooding in coastal areas?
