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

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Wave-cut cliffs are formed as waves erode the base of a cliff, causing it to collapse and retreat inland. As the cliff recedes, a wave-cut platform is created in front of it, which is gradually extended and enlarged.

Erosional Retreat of A(n)________ Leads to Enlargement and Extension of a Wave-Cut