GEOL 1001 : EXAM 5 REVIEW QUESTIONS
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A large, flat-topped deposit of sediments formed where a river enters an ocean or lake and its current slows: what is the difference between a near-shore current and. Long-shore current? longshore a shallow-water current that flows parallel to the shore. Nearshore current that flows perpendicular to the shore: what is the difference between a depositional and erosional. Depositional sediment and sediment landforms; sediment mainly deposited; ex: gulf of mexico coastline. Erosional steep, rocky poorly developed beaches; coastline is eroded and bare rock is prevalent; ex: california/west coast: what is the difference between a submergent and emergent. Submergent irregular-shaped flooded coasts from sea level rise; ex: east coast. Emergent straight-shaped coastal land uplifted out of the sea; multi-leveled terraces are indicative of emergent coasts; ex: west. Passive within a plate; a very wide margin. Guyots seamount with a flat top; forms after seamount is no longer active; wave erosion flattens top.
