Term 1-coastal erosion landforms Flashcards
1
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What is a wave-cut notch?
A
dent in a cliff usually at the high tide level.
2
Q
What is a wave-cut platform?
A
wide gently sloping surface at the foot of a cliff
3
Q
What are geos?
A
long,narrow steep-sided inlet formed by erosion in coastal cliffs along faults and bedding planes in the rock.
4
Q
Define a cave
A
occur when waves force their way into cracks in the cliff face.Natural chamber or series of chambers in the earth.
5
Q
What is a blowhole?
A
Two features;pothole on top of a cliff and a cave.As the cave erodes deeper into the cliff face and the pothole deepens,they may meet
6
Q
What is an arch?
A
A wave eroded passage through a headland.
7
Q
What is a stack?
A
isolated pillar of rock left when the top of an arch has collapsed.
8
Q
What are stumps?
A
eroded remains of a stack.
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