Sea level rise and coasts Flashcards
1
Q
What are Rias?
A
Formed when river valleys are partially submerged
Rias have a gentle long and cross profile
Wide and deep at their mouth
Narrower and Shallower the further inland they reach
2
Q
What are Fjords?
A
Drowned glacial valleys
Straight and narrow with steep sides
Shallow mouth caused by thresholds, formed by deposition of material
Deep further inland
3
Q
What are dalmatian coastlines?
A
Valleys that lie parallel to the coastline
Valleys are flooded
Leaving islands parallel to the coastline