Coastal Landscapes and Erosion Features
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What is wave refraction?

Wave refraction is the bending of waves as they travel toward the shallow waters of the shore.

What causes the bending of the wave crest during wave refraction?

The contrast in speed between the part of the wave closest to the shore and the part still in deep water causes the bending of the wave crest.

What is a wave-cut cliff?

A wave-cut cliff is a steep rock face created by the eroding action of waves.

What is a wave-cut platform?

<p>A wave-cut platform is a somewhat flat area found at the base of a wave-cut cliff, created as the cliff retreats farther inland.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a sea arch?

<p>A sea arch is a natural hole carved through a headland, due to erosion by waves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to sea arches over time?

<p>Sea arches eventually collapse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a sea stack?

<p>A sea stack is a pillar-shaped rock formation detached from the coast, created as a sea arch collapses due to erosion by waves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is coastal erosion mainly caused by?

<p>Coastal erosion is mainly caused by the impact of waves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some specific shoreline and erosion features caused by the pounding of waves?

<p>Some specific shoreline and erosion features caused by the pounding of waves include wave-cut cliffs, wave-cut platforms, sea arches, and sea stacks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do coastal areas constantly change in form and shape?

<p>Coastal areas constantly change in form and shape due to the impact of waves and the erosion caused by them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is coastal erosion?

<p>Coastal erosion is the wearing away of coastal land or beaches caused by the impact of waves along the shoreline.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes accentuated coastal erosion during storms?

<p>During storms, coastal erosion is accentuated due to the large waves crashing on shore with a lot of energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does coastal erosion affect the shoreline?

<p>Coastal erosion causes the shoreline to change and wear away over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some effects of coastal erosion?

<p>Some effects of coastal erosion include the formation of cliffs, platforms, sea arches, and sea stacks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of waves on coastal landscapes?

<p>The impact of waves on coastal landscapes causes erosion over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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