emergent and submergent coasts Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
emergent is…
A
falling sea level raises the beach
land rises to relative sea level
leaves previous beach/wave cut platform above sea level
2
Q
submergent
A
rising sea level
only high land is visible due to previous flooding of valleys
3
Q
what is a ria (submergent)
A
flooded river valley, large estuary with
dendritic drainage patterns
4
Q
what is a fjord (submergent)
A
flooded glacial valley, steep side, wide base, seen in norway