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What is a beach?
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?
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?
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?
What is sand mainly made of?
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How are sediments supplied to beaches from rivers and streams?
How are sediments supplied to beaches from rivers and streams?
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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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Why do beaches in Hawaii have sand created by lava?
Why do beaches in Hawaii have sand created by lava?
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What causes sand to be eroded away from some areas of the beach?
What causes sand to be eroded away from some areas of the beach?
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In which direction does sand generally move along most United States coastlines?
In which direction does sand generally move along most United States coastlines?
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Why does the beach look different in winter compared to summer?
Why does the beach look different in winter compared to summer?
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