Coastal Erosion Flashcards
1
Q
name erosional processes and 2 key words for each
A
Hydraulic action - pounding, blast
Abrasion - thrown, sandblasting
corrosion - carbonic, limestone
attrition - ground, wave
2
Q
name the keywords for headland and bay
A
differential, quickly
juts, sheltered
discordant, angles
constructive, beach
3
Q
name the keywords for wave-cut platform
A
weaknesses, notch
overhangs, collapses
retreats, extends
abraded, pools
4
Q
name the keywords for sea cave
A
weaknesses, hydraulic, headland
5
Q
name the keywords specific to sea arch
A
abrasion, break through
6
Q
name the keywords specific to sea stack
A
corrosion, base, hydraulic, undercuts, collapse
