Erosional retreat of an_______ leads to enlargement and extension of a wave- cut platform in the inland direction.
A) wave- cut barrier beach
B) wave- cut cliff
C) wave- cut tombolo
D) offshore, wave- cut, breakwater bar

Question

Erosional retreat of an_______  leads to enlargement and extension of a wave- cut platform in the inland direction.
A) wave- cut barrier beach
B) wave- cut cliff
C) wave- cut tombolo
D) offshore, wave- cut, breakwater bar

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A wave-cut cliff is a steep rocky cliff that is formed as a result of erosion by sea waves. As the cliffs are eroded, they retreat inland, leaving behind a flat surface known as a wave-cut platform. The platform is usually composed of rock fragments and sand, and can stretch for several meters or even kilometers. The erosional retreat of the wave-cut cliff results in the enlargement and extension of the wave-cut platform in the inland direction.

Erosional Retreat of An_______ Leads to Enlargement and Extension