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1

The circulation in inverse estuaries is characterized by:
A)outward flow at the surface and inward flow at depth
B)outward flow at all depths
C)inward flow at the surface and outward flow at depth
D)inward flow at all depths
E)none of the above
2

Beaches can be categorized by:
A)color
B)particle size
C)shape
D)composition
E)all of the above
3

Examples of primary coasts include:
A)barrier coasts
B)fjords
C)dune coasts
D)a and b
E)b and c
4

The greenhouse effect:
A)is caused by an increase in the amount of incoming solar radiation
B)is caused by an increase in CO2
C)will increase the surface water temperature by about 10°C
D)will not have much of an impact on coastal regions
E)a and b
5

In which estuary is the circulation dominated by tidal processes?
A)well-mixed estuary
B)salt wedge estuary
C)partially-mixed estuary
D)fjord
E)b and e
6

In which estuary is the circulation dominated by river flow?
A)well-mixed estuary
B)fjord
C)partially-mixed estuary
D)salt wedge estuary
E)none of the above
7

Wetlands are important because they:
A)provide nutrients to estuaries
B)are a source for food for marine organisms
C)provide shelter for organisms
D)serve as spawning grounds for some organisms
E)all of the above
8

The estimated life span of a plastic six-pack ring in the oceans is about:
A)3 weeks
B)50 years
C)450 years
D)120 years
E)8 months
9

Oil spilled at sea may:
A)evaporate
B)sink into the beach
C)sink to the sea floor
D)dissolve in the water
E)all of the above
10

The greenhouse effect could cause rising sea level because:
A)sea ice would melt
B)land ice would melt
C)the seawater would expand with increasing surface temperature
D)all of the above
E)b and c





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