GEG 111 Exam 4 Chapters 13 - 17

Within the deep cold zone, average temperature and salinity - remain fairly constant with depth. When the height of a wave exceeds its vertical stability, the wave is called a - breaker. Which of the following is CORRECT regarding mean sea level? - It is calculated based on average tidal levels recorded hourly at a given site over a period of many years. The height of a tsunami grows as it approaches a coastline primarily because - its wavelength shortens. When the Sun and Moon are neither in conjunction or opposition, the ________ tide occurs and results in the ________ tidal range between low and high tides. - neap; lowest When the Sun and Moon are on the same side Earth or on opposite sides of earth, the ________ tide occurs and results in the ________ tidal range between low and high tides. - spring; greatest Particles of sand, gravels, and shells that move along the shore form - beach drift. A wave-cut platform is the erosional remnant of a - cliff.A major difference between a barrier island and a barrier spit is - a barrier spit is connected to the mainland, whereas a barrier island is not. A shallow saltwater body cut off from the ocean by a bay barrier is known as a - lagoon. The destruction of a mangrove swamp might lead to - loss of species and coastal erosion These features block material from blocking harbor entrances. - Jetties These features create zones of still water near coastlines. - Breakwaters A coral is a type of ________ that secretes ________ to form a hard external skeleton. - polyp; calcium carbonate An atoll is approximately ________ in shape because it forms ________. - circular; around submerged volcanic islands When coral expel their own nutrient-supplying algae, a phenomena called ________ often follows. - bleaching The term eolian refers to - erosion, transportation, and deposition by wind. Desert pavement refers to - surfaces of concentrated pebbles and gravels.