PHYSICAL GEOLOGY OBJECTIVES

GEOL 116 - GEOLOGY of Earth's Interior

GEOL 117 - GEOLOGY of Earth's Surface

The Changing Earth, 3rd edition, Monroe & Wicander

Chapter 16 - Shorelines and Shoreline Processes

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After studying the material of this chapter, you should be able to:
  1. Review the characteristics of waves.
  2. List and describe the erositional landforms of coastal areas.
  3. List and describe the depositional landforms of coastal areas.
  4. Explain why longshore currents and beach drift occur and what influence they have in coastal areas.
  5. Discuss the sediment budget of coastal ares.
  6. Discuss changes in shorelines caused by changes in sea level.
  7. Discuss the different types of coasts.
  8. Discuss the effects of isostasy on coastal areas.
  9. Explain the tides and how they are created.
  10. Describe some shoreline erosion problems that affect humans.
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