Key Words-Coasts EQ3

Question 1

Relict Coastline

Answer 1

Coastline formed due to previous se levels that have now retreated.

Question 2

Fjord

Answer 2

Long, narrow, deep inlet of the sea between high cliffs formed by the submergence of a glacial valley

Question 3

Raised beach

Answer 3

A former beach now lying above water level owing to geological changes since its formation.

Question 4

Ria

Answer 4

A long, narrow inlet formed by the partial submergence of a river valley.

Question 5

Isostatic

Answer 5

The movement of land due to weight or release of weight.

Question 6

Eustatic

Answer 6

A change of sea level due to glacial melt.

Question 7

Accretion

Answer 7

The gradual growth of sediment accumulated on the coast.

Question 8

Subaerial processes

Answer 8

Land based processes which alter the shape of a coastline. A combination of both weathering and mass movement.

Question 9

Depression

Answer 9

A weather front where low pressure causes air to rise; as it cools it condenses and forms cloud. Associated with precipitation.

Question 10

Tropical Cyclone

Answer 10

Very intense low-pressure wind system, forming over tropical oceans and with winds of hurricane force.