Which is a factor that determines the location of a coast?
a. The distribution of sediments
b. The Erosion of land
c. The volume of water in the ocean
d. The impact of wave energy
ANS: C
The location of a coast is determined by the volume of water in the ocean and global tectonic activity.
Other factors like erosion dictate the shape of the beach rather than the location. Information can be
found in the section Coasts Are Shaped by Marine and Terrestrial Processes.
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A) south; south
B) north; north
C) south; north
D) north; south
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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