Sea Level Change Influences the Coastline Over Time (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What effect does low atmospheric pressure have on sea level in the short term?
What effect does low atmospheric pressure have on sea level in the short term?
Causes a slight rise in sea level
What does the term 'eustatic' refer to?
What does the term 'eustatic' refer to?
Change in sea level
What happens to sea levels during glacial periods?
What happens to sea levels during glacial periods?
Sea levels are lower
What does the term 'isostatic' refer to?
What does the term 'isostatic' refer to?
Change in land level
What is isostatic rebound?
What is isostatic rebound?
Land rises when glaciers melt
What is a characteristic of tectonic sea level changes?
What is a characteristic of tectonic sea level changes?
Tends to be a localised event
What is a raised beach?
What is a raised beach?
Former beach above the high tideline
Why are fossil cliffs no longer being eroded?
Why are fossil cliffs no longer being eroded?
They are isolated from the sea
How does the width and depth of a ria change from the sea inland?
How does the width and depth of a ria change from the sea inland?
Widest & deepest at sea, narrower inland
What is a key feature of fjords?
What is a key feature of fjords?
Very deep water with steep sides