Sea Cliff Flashcards
1
Q
Cliff
A
vertical steep slope on the coast
2
Q
What type of waves attack the beach
A
Destructive
3
Q
What do the waves erode
A
A notch
4
Q
What happens when the notch becomes deeper
A
The overhang above collapses under its weight
5
Q
What happens after the process is complete
A
It repeats itself
6
Q
What happens normally to the cliffs when they retreat
A
They increase in height
7
Q
What happens when the cliffs retreat
A
A gently sloping surface is created between the high water mark and the low water mark called a wave cut platform
8
Q
Example
A
Cliffs of moher Clare
