What Is a Beach?
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What is a beach?

  • A type of mountain
  • A landform along a shoreline made of sand or gravel (correct)
  • A type of forest near the sea
  • A man-made structure near water bodies

    • How are beaches formed?

  • By volcanic eruptions
  • By meteor showers
  • From sediment supplied by rivers and streams (correct)
  • By earthquakes

    • What does weathering refer to?

  • Formation of clouds near the coast
  • A scientific study of the temperature changes on beaches
  • The process of breaking down rock into tiny pieces (correct)
  • Growth of plants in sandy environments

    • What is sand mainly made of?

    <p>Quartz and feldspar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are sediments supplied to beaches from rivers and streams?

    <p>From mountains through erosion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary process responsible for shaping beaches?

    <p>Longshore drift</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do beaches in Hawaii have sand created by lava?

    <p>Due to volcanic activity in Hawaii</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes sand to be eroded away from some areas of the beach?

    <p>Wave erosion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which direction does sand generally move along most United States coastlines?

    <p>From north to south</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the beach look different in winter compared to summer?

    <p>Winter waves pull the sand farther out</p> Signup and view all the answers

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