Landforms of Erosion

Question 1

What is a Wave-Cut notch

Answer 1

Indentation at the base of a cliff formed by destructive waves

Question 2

What is a Wave-Cut Platform

Answer 2

A wide gently sloping surface found at the foot of a cliff

Question 3

Explain the formation of a wave cut platform?

Answer 3

1. Waves attack the weak joints and cracks at the base of the cliff.
2. The erosional processes of ABRASION and HYDRAULIC ACTION
3. Over time a wave cut notch will form at the high water mark.
4. As the wave cut notch becomes larger, the cliff can no longer be supported.
5. The cliff will collapse and recede leaving behind a wave cut platform
6. This process is repeated many times to expose more and more of the platform