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The wave period is __________.
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The length, height, and period of a wave depend on __________.
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In the open sea, it is the wave form that moves forward, not the water itself.
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A water molecule in an open-ocean wave exhibits motion that is __________.
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When moving into shallow water, deep-water waves become ___________.
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Waves that reach the shore at an angle transport sand and gravel along the beach by a process called __________.
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Which of the following shoreline features is formed when two caves from opposite sides unite?
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Low ridges of sand that parallel coastlines and rise above sea level are called __________.
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Beaches downcurrent from groins will usually lose sand.
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Which of the following features does not have a major influence on shoreline erosion?
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A breakwater will often cause the beach behind it to lose sand.
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A breakwater is __________.
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The Atlantic Coast of the United States is characterized by __________.
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A highly irregular coastline is indicative of a submergent coast.
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Estuaries are associated with coastlines formed when __________.
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During full moon, the gravitational forces of the Sun and Moon are maximized and produce __________.
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The lowest daily tidal ranges are associated with neap tides.
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A(n) __________ is an area of land that is affected by tidal currents.
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Examine the information at this University of Houston introductory geology site. According to the information presented, the celerity of a wave is calculated using the formula __________.
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The feature shown in the following photograph parallels the Louisiana coastline. The feature is a(n) __________. 
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Review the information at this USGS wetlands in Louisiana site. What percentage of the total wetlands in the continental United States is located in Louisiana?
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According to the information at the site referenced in this USGS wetlands in Louisiana site, the wetlands are disappearing because of __________.
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Referring to the information in "The Coastal Zone" section at this Bay of Fundy site, what is the approximate mean tidal range (high tide-low tide) in the bay?
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According to the information at this Bay of Fundy site, the amount of water that is "flushed" through the bay with each tide is __________.
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