emergent landforms Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
what are the 3 emergent landforms
A
marine terraces
raised beaches
abandoned cliffs
2
Q
what are marine terraces
A
raised beaches but on a bigger scale
not necessarily has a cliff behind them
3
Q
what are abandoned cliffs
A
cliffs which would have previously experienced marine erosion but no longer due to their position
4
Q
what are raised beaches
A
areas of former shore platforms left at a higher level than sea level.
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