landforms of coastal erosion Flashcards
1
Q
what is a sea cliff
A
a long stretch of coast rising vertically from the shore
2
Q
what is a wave cut platform
A
only exposed at low tide, a flat, rocky platform
3
Q
what is a headland
A
a section of the coast protruding out into the sea, showing a discordant coastline
4
Q
what is bay
A
a sandy beach lying between headlands
5
Q
what is a geo
A
a narrow steep sided inlet
6
Q
what is a cave
A
an undercut in a cliff
7
Q
what is a blowhole
A
an opening in the ground
8
Q
what is an arch
A
a wave eroded passage
9
Q
what is a stack
A
isolated pillars of rock lying just off the coast