What marks the limit of rapid marine erosion?
a. Sea cliffs
b. Wave-cut platforms
c. Sea caves
d. Blowholes
ANS: B
Wave-cut platforms mark the limit of marine erosion. These are nearly level with the ocean. The debris
from marine erosion tends to be deposited father offshore. Information can be found in the section
Erosional Processes Dominate Some Coasts.
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