Coastal Processes

_____ 1. They are natural occurrences that are primary contributors to the alterations in the coastal zone.
A. coastal processes B. coastal events C. coastal deposition D. coastal degradation
_____ 2. Which of the following factors interact with each other to form coastal processes?
I. marine III. physical
II. meteorological IV. industrial
A. I, II and III B. I and IV C. III and IV D. All of the above
_____ 3. Which of the following is produced when the wind acts on the sea and causes water particles to rotate?
A. storm B. waves C. typhoon D. tornado
_____ 4. Which of the following waves will cause the most severe damage to a coastal landform?
A. high speed, long-lasting, wide fetch, deep depth wave
B. high speed, long-lasting, wide fetch, shallow depth wave
C. high speed, short-living, narrow fetch, shallow depth wave
D. low speed, long lasting, narrow fetch, shallow depth wave
_____ 5. Which of the following best explains why destructive waves are significant causes of coastal erosion?
A. The swash is strong while the backwash is weak.
B. The swash is weak while the backwash is strong.
C. The swash is weak and the backwash is also weak.
D. The swash is strong and the backwash is also strong.
_____ 6. Which of the following effects would likely occur in areas near coasts during high tides?
A. erosion B. submersion C. saltwater intrusion D. typhoons
_____ 7. Which of the following effects would be the result of repeated submersion in a coastal area?
A. submersion B. erosion C. saltwater intrusion D. typhoons
_____ 8. Which of the following best describes an area that experiences continuous surface erosion?
A. Some points in the area will be submerged in seawater.
B. Constructive waves will bring back sediments to the area.
C. Cliffs will form due to the erosion of the area.
D. The area will remain intact despite erosion.
_____ 9. Which of the following best describes storm surge resulting to saltwater intrusion?
A. Storm surges increase the amount of sea water in the sea causing it to intrude groundwater table.
B. Groundwater enters the sea and goes back to land reservoir causing saltwater to mix with groundwater.
C. Freshwater cannot be contaminated by seawater through storm surges.
D. Water from the sea enters the groundwater table when storm surges occur in coastal areas.
_____ 10. A strong typhoon is expected to landfall in the Bicol region. Which of the following coastal processes
should the province of Bicol prepare for?
I. storm surges III. tides
II. waves IV. crustal movement
A. I and II B. II and III C. III and IV D. I and IV