emergent landforms Flashcards

(5 cards)

1
Q

what are the 3 emergent landforms

A

marine terraces
raised beaches
abandoned cliffs

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2
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what are marine terraces

A

raised beaches but on a bigger scale
not necessarily has a cliff behind them

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3
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what are abandoned cliffs

A

cliffs which would have previously experienced marine erosion but no longer due to their position

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4
Q

what are raised beaches

A

areas of former shore platforms left at a higher level than sea level.

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5
Q

modification in the future for emergent landform

A
  • continued to be affected by weathring and mass movement
    sediment may build up at the bse of abandoned cliffs
    -may be affected by marine processes
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