Sea Level Change in Formation of Coastal Landforms Flashcards
1
Q
What causes sea lvls to change in ST periods?
A
- high tide + low tide
- wind strength + changes in wind direction
- changes in atmospheric pressure
2
Q
What 2 processes cause the formation of various coastal landforms?
A
- isostatic change
- eustatic change
3
Q
What is isostatic change?
A
- ## occurs when land rises or falls relative to sea + is a localised change
