Question

Which of the following are erosional coastline features (select all that apply)? A. Sea Cave B. Sea Stack C. Sand Spit D. Wave-cut Platform

Answer 1

Answer: Option (A), (B) and (D)

Explanation:

Sea caves are formed at the rocks located mostly along the shoreline due to the constant hitting of the sea waves on the rocks. Its is an erosional process.

Sea-stacks are the standing, steep rock bodies that are located near the coastal areas, formed due to the frequent erosion by wind as well as water waves.

Wave-cut platforms are the tapering, horizontal area that are often found along the coast line, formed due to the erosional process.

                  Whereas, sand spits are depositional features, formed off coasts due to the accumulation of the materials by the longshore drift.

Hence, sea caves, sea stacks and wave-cut platforms are erosional features but sand spit is a depositional feature.