Coastal Landforms Flashcards
1
Q
Wave cut platforms
A
Wave cause most erosion at the foot of a cliff. This forms a wave-cut notch, which is enlarged as erosion continues.
2
Q
Caves
A
Cracks in a headland enlarge by the pressure(hydraulic action). The cracks grows into notch and the cave is formed.
3
Q
Arch
A
The sea breaks trough back of the cave. Arch is created.
4
Q
Stack
A
The top of the arch eventually collapses.
5
Q
Stamp
A
Stack is eroded and fall into sea, only its base remain called stamp.
