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Geography G3: Coasts quiz

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1Clay + shale are types of rock that are easily eroded.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
2Limestone is easily eroded.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
3Destructive waves are low in energy.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
4When rocks are parallel to the coastline, the coastline is concordant.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
5When the rocks are at right angles to the coast, the coastline is known as discordant.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
6Beach replenishment/nourishment is an example of a hard-engineering technique used to manage coastal erosion.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
7Sea walls are inexpensive as they are cheap to build.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
8Soft-engineering techniques tend to be expensive, short-term options.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
9Strong prevailing winds are needed for the process of longshore drift.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
10Groynes, gabions and revetments are examples of hard-engineering techniques.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse

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