Emergent and Submergent Coastlines
Examine the landforms associated with rising and falling sea levels, such as raised beaches and rias.
Key Questions
- Explain the formation of emergent landforms like raised beaches and marine terraces.
- Analyze how submergent coastlines, such as rias and fjords, are created.
- Compare the geological evidence for past sea level changes on different coastlines.
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