emergent and submergent coasts Flashcards

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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

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submergent

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rising sea level
only high land is visible due to previous flooding of valleys

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Q

what is a ria (submergent)

A

flooded river valley, large estuary with
dendritic drainage patterns

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4
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what is a fjord (submergent)

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flooded glacial valley, steep side, wide base, seen in norway

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