Question 1

According to Bell et al (2015) the coast can be characterised as a&#10;A)A relaxing landscape&#10;B)A therapeutic landscape&#10;C)A recreational landscape&#10;D)A pleasure landscape

Accepted Answer

Bell et al. (2015) describe the coast as a "therapeutic landscape," emphasizing its health and well-being benefits.

Question 2

Which is incorrect? Alternative definitions of the coast include:&#10;A)Coastline&#10;B)Coastal strip&#10;C)Landward area&#10;D)Coastal Zone

Accepted Answer

The term "landward area" does not specifically define the coast, as it generally refers to the area that is on the land side of something, not necessarily related to the coastal features or the immediate area adjacent to the sea. The other options directly relate to different aspects or definitions of the coast.

Question 3

Marine tourism activities do not include:&#10;A)Scuba diving&#10;B)Sailing&#10;C)Jet skiing&#10;D)Kite flying

Accepted Answer

Marine tourism activities are typically associated with activities that take place in or on the water. Kite flying is generally a land-based activity and does not require a marine environment, making it the correct choice that does not fit with the others which are all water-based activities.

Question 4

The volume of plastic currently in the oceans is estimated to be&#10;A)8 million tons&#10;B)10 million tons&#10;C)12 million tons&#10;D)15 million tons

Accepted Answer

The volume of plastic currently in the oceans is estimated to be 8 million tons. This figure is widely cited by environmental organizations and researchers studying the impact of plastic pollution on marine ecosystems.

Question 5

By 2025 the volume of plastic in the oceans is expected to be&#10;A)10 million tons&#10;B)160 million tons&#10;C)180 million tons&#10;D)200 million tons

Accepted Answer

The expected volume of plastic in the oceans by 2025 is 160 million tons, based on projections from environmental studies and reports on current trends in plastic pollution and its accumulation in marine environments.

Question 6

In the USA, beaches are estimated to attract how many visitors per year?&#10;A)25 million&#10;B)45 million&#10;C)275 million&#10;D)300 million

Accepted Answer

Beaches in the USA are estimated to attract approximately 275 million visitors each year, highlighting their popularity and importance as recreational destinations.

Question 7

What is the scale of California's beaches in terms of length?&#10;A)120 miles&#10;B)195 miles&#10;C)264 miles&#10;D)294 miles

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the scale of California's beaches...

Question 8

In all of these countries, the population lives less than 2 hours' drive from the coast, except for:&#10;A)New Zealand&#10;B)Japan&#10;C)UK&#10;D)Germany

Accepted Answer

Germany does not have as extensive a coastline compared to New Zealand, Japan, and the UK, making it less likely for its entire population to live within a 2-hour drive from the coast.

Question 9

The economic impact of sea level rises on Cancun, Mexico is expected to be at least&#10;A)US$300 million&#10;B)US$500 million&#10;C)US$750 million&#10;D)US$ 1 billion

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A because the economic impact of sea level rises on Cancun, Mexico is expected to be at least US$300 million.

Question 10

The attraction of the coast is not characterised as&#10;A)Natural&#10;B)Structural&#10;C)Psychological&#10;D)Physiological

Accepted Answer

The attraction of the coast is often characterized by its natural beauty, structural features such as cliffs and beaches, and the psychological appeal or sense of peace it brings to people. However, "physiological" refers to the functions and activities of living organisms or their parts, which does not directly describe the nature of coastal attraction.

Deck 22: Understanding the Coast: Definitions, Tourism, Plastic Pollution, and Economic Impact