Landforms of submergence Flashcards
1
Q
How are rias formed?
A
- Rising sea levels flood river valleys or rising inlets
- deeper at mouth of inlet
- Water depth decreases further inland
2
Q
How are fjords formed?
A
- rising sea levels flood a deep glacial valley
- Deeper in middle than at mouth
- Shallower where glcier left valley
3
Q
How are dalmation coasts formed?
A
- Valleys running parallel to the coast become flooded
- Series of narrow, long, rugged islands