Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)

9th Edition

ISBN: 9780134746241

Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 12, Problem 9LR

On Figure 12.20, page 218, identify the features associated with an evolving shoreline, using the following terms spit, wave-cut cliff, beach deposits, baymouth bar, wave-cut platform, tombolo, sea arch, longshore current, and sea stack (Note -Terms may be used more than once )

Figure 12.20 Illustrations and images of changes that can take place, through time, along an initially irregular coastline that remains tectonically stable.

Chapter 12, Problem 9LR, On Figure 12.20, page 218, identify the features associated with an evolving shoreline, using the , example 1

Chapter 12, Problem 9LR, On Figure 12.20, page 218, identify the features associated with an evolving shoreline, using the , example 2

a.	Is the shoreline shown in this Image a submergent shoreline or an emergent shoreline?
b.	Label the shoreline features on the image.
c.	Place an X on the highest marine terrace shown In this Image.

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