Landforms of submergence Flashcards

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How are rias formed?

A
  • Rising sea levels flood river valleys or rising inlets
  • deeper at mouth of inlet
  • Water depth decreases further inland
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How are fjords formed?

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  • rising sea levels flood a deep glacial valley
  • Deeper in middle than at mouth
  • Shallower where glcier left valley
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How are dalmation coasts formed?

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  • Valleys running parallel to the coast become flooded
  • Series of narrow, long, rugged islands
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