- Which process dominates the East Coast of the United States, deposition or erosion? Why?
- Which process dominates the West Coast of the United States, deposition or erosion? Why?
- What is the rate of sea level rise increase today?
- What is the projected height for 2100?
- During what month of the year would you expect the berm on the beach to be smallest? Why?
- During what month of the year would you expect the berm on the beach to be largest? Why?
- What are the two primary sources of all beach sand globally?
- What are the two primary sinks for all beach sand globally? I.e. what causes the decrease in beach sand?
- Scenario: You live on the beach in a residential area. Your neighbor builds a groin. You are down current from the groin. What will happen to your beach? What are two different options you can pursue to save your beach?
Quiz Questions
- Which of these coastal structures is installed specifically to prevent coastal erosion?
A. seawall B. jetty C. groin D. breakwater
- Which of these coastal structures is installed specifically to create protected low-energy water for boats?
A. seawall B. jetty C. groin D. breakwater
- Which of these coastal structures results in bigger beaches in a particular location?
A. seawall B. jetty C. groin D. breakwater
- Which of these coastal structures results in increased erosion in a particular location?
A. seawall B. jetty C. groin D. breakwater
- Which of these coastal structures results in increased wave height in a particular location?
A. seawall B. jetty C. groin D. breakwater
- Which of these coastal structures requires continued maintenance?
A. seawall B. jetty C. groin D. breakwater