The steep cliffs and rugged headlands common along much of the Pacific Coast of the United States are primarily the result of .
A) recent tectonic activity
B) marine deposition
C) river deposition
D) glacial erosion

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The steep cliffs and rugged headlands along the Pacific Coast are primarily due to recent tectonic activity, as the region is geologically active with frequent earthquakes and tectonic movements that uplift and shape the coastline.

The Steep Cliffs and Rugged Headlands Common Along Much of the Pacific