1. Which process dominates the East Coast of the United States, deposition or erosion? Why?
2. Which process dominates the West Coast of the United States, deposition or erosion? Why?
3.What is the rate of sea level rise increase today?
4. What is the projected height for 2100?
5. During what month of the year would you expect the berm on the beach to be smallest? Why?
6. During what month of the year would you expect the berm on the beach to be largest? Why?
7. What are the two primary sources of all beach sand globally?
8. What are the two primary sinks for all beach sand globally? I.e. what causes the decrease in beach sand?
9. Scenario: You live on the beach in a residential area. Your neighbor builds a groin. You are down current from the groin. What will happen to your beach? What are two different options you can pursue to save your beach?