The Presence of Sea Shells on Beaches Indicates That

question 10

Multiple Choice

The presence of sea shells on beaches indicates that

• A) waves erode some beach sediment from shoreline rock and regolith.
• B) streams deliver large volumes of sediment to the ocean.
• C) waves erode sediment from the seafloor.
• D) longshore currents carry sediment off the end of a headland.

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Definitions:

Flat Canvas

A surface prepared for painting, lacking texture or elevation, providing a level base for artwork.

Depth Cue

A visual or auditory signal that the brain interprets to gauge the distance of an object, helping to perceive three-dimensional space.

Monocular Depth Cue

A visual cue that helps to perceive depth using one eye, such as size, texture gradient, and overlap.

Interposition

A visual cue in which an object partially blocks another, helping to perceive depth.