6.11.1 - Cliffs, Terraces, Caves and Stacks
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What forms when waves erode a cliff?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens at the base of cliffs due to waves.
What are sea stacks?
💡 Hint: Consider what remains after waves remove the softer rock.
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What forms at the base of an eroding cliff due to wave action?
💡 Hint: What do we call the flat area below a cliff?
True or False: Sea stacks are temporary formations.
💡 Hint: Consider the effect of ongoing wave action.
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Evaluate the processes involved in the formation of a coastal region featuring cliffs, terraces, caves, and sea stacks. Describe the relationship between these landforms.
💡 Hint: Consider the sequence and interaction of how each landform influences the next.
Design a study to assess how human activity has influenced the erosion rates of coastal cliffs and the formation of related landforms.
💡 Hint: Think about specific human activities that might accelerate erosion.
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