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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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Initial Publication Date: December 7, 2016

Questions

Summative Assessment Questions:

Read over the questions below, and think about the answers. Once you feel confident about answering the questions, submit your answers. Note: You will also be asked to submit the plots you created in Excel. Make sure you have these ready to submit as well.

  1. During which of the time periods are the sand dunes of the island most evident in the profile data?
  2. Which of the profile transects had the most prominent (highest) sand dunes during this time period?
  3. Which of the profile transects had the least prominent sand dunes during this time period?
  4. Which of the profiles had the widest band of sand dunes (~35 m) behind the backshore area?
  5. During which time period were the sand dunes the most reduced in elevation?
  6. Why do you think so much erosion took place during this time period?
  7. Where might the sediment have gone?
  8. In Transect 1, which part of the beach profile experienced the most erosion?
  9. In Transect 2, which part of the beach profile experienced the most erosion?
  10. Describe the overall trend in beach erosion and/or deposition that you observe in your plots for the time period February 1, 2008 to November 1, 2009.
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.
Explore the Collection »