Sea stacks, sea caves, and headlands are examples of differential erosion. This means that
A. they are depositional landforms.
B. they are produced when rocks of different strengths are eroded at different rates.
C. they are produced by the action of currents on rock.
D. they are produced by wave action on rock.
Answer: B
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