Coastline Of Emergence 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
2
Q
Example of raised beach (2)
A
Common on west coast of Scotland
Isle of Arran
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
4
Q
Exmaple of relict features
A
Kings cave on Arran
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