Sea level fall and coasts Flashcards
1
Q
What are raised beaches?
A
Fall in sea level exposes wave-cut platforms and their beaches
Beach sediment eventually becomes vegetated and develops into soil
2
Q
What happens to cliffs above raised beaches?
A
No longer eroded by the sea and get covered by vegetation
3
Q
What are cliffs above raised beaches called?
A
Relict cliffs
