Marine Processes and Associated Landforms — Chapter Summary
ICSE · Class 11 · Geography
Summary of Marine Processes and Associated Landforms for ICSE Class 11 Geography. Part of the ICSE Class 11 Geography syllabus.
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Overview
Sea waves are the chief agent of gradation in coastal areas. They shape the coast through erosion, transportation, and deposition. The form of waves, the strength of surf, the slope of land, rock type, tidal range, and water depth all influence the landforms created along the sea coast. Coastal land
Key Concepts
Sea waves are undulations of sea
Sea waves are undulations of sea water with well developed crests and troughs. In deep water, the water particles move in circular orbits and do not m
Coast is the part of land
Coast is the part of land facing the sea. Shore is the part of land in close contact with the sea. Coastline is the boundary between coast and shore a
Waves erode coasts by hydraulic action
Waves erode coasts by hydraulic action, abrasion, attrition, and solution. Erosion depends on wave strength, slope, tidal range, rock type, and water
A sea cliff is a steep
A sea cliff is a steep scarp face facing the sea. It begins with a notch at sea level that widens until the overhanging rock collapses. Continued retr
Sea caves form where waves erode
Sea caves form where waves erode weak zones in rock. If caves deepen from opposite directions and meet, a marine arch or natural bridge forms. When th
Learning Objectives
- Understand the nature and movement of sea waves.
- Explain how sea waves erode, transport, and deposit material.
- Identify landforms produced by marine erosion.
- Identify landforms produced by marine deposition.
- Distinguish between coast, shore, and coastline.
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