Emergent coastline features Flashcards

1
Q

Raised beaches
These are:

A

Beaches which are above high tide level

They are flat and covered by sand/pebbles

Experience succession

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Landforms that exist because of a reduction in sea level are called emergent land from and form due to

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isostatic recovery

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3
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Raised beaches can be seen on the

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Scottish islands of Islay, Jura,

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4
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Fossil cliff
This is a:

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Steep slope at the back of a raised beach
Wave-cut notches, caves, and arches may be evident

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5
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example of a fossil cliff

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Joggins Fossil Cliffs canada

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