Emergent coastline features Flashcards
1
Q
Raised beaches
These are:
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Beaches which are above high tide level
They are flat and covered by sand/pebbles
Experience succession
2
Q
Landforms that exist because of a reduction in sea level are called emergent land from and form due to
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isostatic recovery
3
Q
Raised beaches can be seen on the
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Scottish islands of Islay, Jura,
4
Q
Fossil cliff
This is a:
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Steep slope at the back of a raised beach
Wave-cut notches, caves, and arches may be evident
5
Q
example of a fossil cliff
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Joggins Fossil Cliffs canada