The Beaches Are Moving<\/p>\n
Add your answers to this document, adding space as needed. Do NOT try to cram your answers in the existing space. Make well-considered answers and write them in complete sentences. If a question had a “*” next to the number, you may answer it briefly. <\/p>\n
Use a diagram if one is requested. You are welcome to submit 2 documents: 1 with your written answers and one with your diagrams. If it is easier, draw the diagrams and submit a photo of them. Please take care drawing them, be sure to label them, and indicate which diagram goes with which question. <\/p>\n
1. Draw a diagram that illustrates longshore transport. In which direction does it usually move on the East Coast? Why?<\/p>\n
*2. How long ago did the most recent sea level rise begin?<\/p>\n
3. Where is most of the “beach” located? <\/p>\n
4. Draw diagrams that illustrate how the beach changes from summer to winter. Describe the redistribution of sand that takes place from summer to winter. <\/p>\n
5. The “storm response” is related to your answer to #4. What exactly is the “storm response”? What happens and how is it important?<\/p>\n
6. Why are there no barrier islands off the coast of South Carolina as opposed to NC?<\/p>\n
*7. What are the 3 types of inlets found on the Outer Banks?<\/p>\n
8. Draw diagrams to illustrate sand movement associated with each of the following terms:<\/p>\n
A. overwash<\/p>\n
B. flood tidal delta<\/p>\n
C. ebb tidal delta<\/p>\n
9. What do oyster shells on the ocean side of a barrier island indicate?<\/p>\n
*10. What kind of industry was housed in Diamond City, NC?<\/p>\n
11. What finally drove the residents of Diamond City to call it quits? What’s ironic about later real estate plans?<\/p>\n
12. What 2 types of hard stabilization are built perpendicular to the beach? What’s different about them? How do they work? Draw a diagram to illustrate your answer.<\/p>\n
13. What is meant by “barrier island migration” and how is it relevant to building on the coast? <\/p>\n
14. Why are sea walls so damaging to beaches? Be very specific here.<\/p>\n
15. What are the advantages and disadvantages of beach replenishment?<\/p>\n
16. What is “relocation”? Why don’t more people use it?<\/p>\n
17. Research the beaches at Virginia Beach. What problems do they encounter and how have those problems been addressed? How would you address the problems?<\/p>\n
18. Dr. Pilkey spends a lot of time discussing the Villa Capriani. What is the present status of the Villa Capriani, and what has been its history in terms of how it has dealt with ocean challenges?<\/p>\n
19. The bridge over the Oregon Inlet on the Outer Banks has been moved a couple of times in its history. Why has the move been necessary, and how does it relate to this video? <\/p>\n
20. What opposition was there to the new Oregon Inlet bridge? Who opposed it and on what grounds? What was their suggestion as an alternative?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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