submergence coastal landforms

Question 1

when do landforms of submergence occur?

Answer 1

when the sea level rises or the coastline sinks in relation to sea

Question 1

when do landforms of submergence occur?

Answer 1

when the sea level rises or the coastline sinks in relation to sea

Question 2

when are rias formed?

Answer 2

rising sea levels flood narrow winding inlets and river valleys - they are deeper at the mouth of the inlet with the water depth decreasing further inland

Question 3

How are Fjords formed?

Answer 3

when rising sea levels flood deep glacial valleys to Crete natural inlets and harbours - they are deeper in the middle than they are at the mouth with the shallower section showing where the glacier left the valley

Question 4

When do Dalmation Coasts occur?

Answer 4

valleys running parallel to the coast become flooded as a result of sea level change - leaves a series of narrow, long and rugged islands

Question 4

When do Dalmation Coasts occur?

Answer 4

valleys running parallel to the coast become flooded as a result of sea level change - leaves a series of narrow, long and rugged islands