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What happens to sediment when wave energy decreases?
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MCQ
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practice
Style
Topic
Section C: Physical landscapes in the UK
Question
- A. It is eroded away.
- B. It is transported further offshore.
- C. It is deposited on the beach.
- D. It remains suspended in the water.
Answer
The correct answer is It is deposited on the beach..
Explanation
The correct option is It is deposited on the beach.. It is deposited on the beach. is correct because it directly matches the approved learning objective to explain why sediment is deposited in coastal areas. This belongs to Coastal landscapes in the UK (optional route) within Section C: Physical landscapes in the UK, so the answer must stay focused on the geographical process, evidence, place, or impact named by the curriculum. The other options are weaker because they move away from Coastal landscapes in the UK (optional route), reverse the geographical relationship, or make a broader claim than the objective supports.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Sediment Deposition
Students often think sediment is deposited in coastal areas only due to wave action.
Sediment is deposited in coastal areas due to a combination of factors including wave action, currents, and the reduction of energy in the water, allowing particles to settle.
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