Coastline Of Emergence Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
1
Q

What raised beach (3+)

A

Sea levels drop relative to the land
Beach becomes stranded above high water mark
Subject to veg succession once above high tide level = May look like flat grassy terraces

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Example of raised beach (2)

A

Common on west coast of Scotland
Isle of Arran

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Relict features what (2)

A

Other marine features such as cliffs and cliff profile features (caves)
May be left above high tide level

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Exmaple of relict features

A

Kings cave on Arran

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Raised marine platforms what (2)

A

Left exposed above the level of the current wave cut platform
Less visible as may be covered in beach sediment from current beach

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly