beach landforms Flashcards
What is a stack
a column of sediments
Coastal erosion or the slow wearing of rock by water and wind over very long periods of time.
What is a Blow hole
A blowhole is a hole that is partially submerged ocean cave. When waves crash into it, a jet of water and air is violently forced out through the hole
What is a Headland
a cliff that sticks out into the sea and is surrounded by water
What is a Cave
a part of the headland that has a hole but this hole has a dead end
What is a Arch
a part of the headland that has a hole that can go through to the other side
What is a Wave Cut Platform
an area of hard, flat rock located in front of a cliff, normally visible during low tide
what is a Berm
A bank of sand or gravel ridge that is parallel to the shoreline and is created by waves
