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Initial Publication Date: December 7, 2016

Review of Coastlines

Questions for Review

We will begin by reviewing what we know about coastlines and their tectonic settings. Open the Module 2 Assessment to enter your answers.

1. What type of coast is characterized by a broad continental shelf covered by a thick layer of accumulated sediment? The land bordering this type of coast tends to be flat and low-lying. Deltas, barrier islands, or tidal flats may be found here.

2. What type of coastline is characterized by volcanoes and tall mountains? Earthquakes may be common here. The continental shelf is very narrow, and may be cross-cut by submarine canyons.

3. What type of coastline is characterized by rocky shores and cliffs topped by flat platforms that extend inland? These platforms represent the former coastline, which has risen far above the water level, most commonly due to uplift of the land.

4. What type of coastline is characterized by flooded river valleys that create long bays extending landward? These flooded shorelines result from a drop in land elevation or a rise in sea level.

5. What type of coast is characterized by sandy beaches, barrier islands, lagoons, and coastal wetlands? Relatively low wave energy may allow the tides to take a dominant role in distributing sediment and shaping the coast.

These materials are part of a collection of classroom-tested modules and courses developed by InTeGrate. The materials engage students in understanding the earth system as it intertwines with key societal issues. The collection is freely available and ready to be adapted by undergraduate educators across a range of courses including: general education or majors courses in Earth-focused disciplines such as geoscience or environmental science, social science, engineering, and other sciences, as well as courses for interdisciplinary programs.
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