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What shoreline feature is represented by the very steep opography along the western coast (left side of island)? a) sea cliffs; b) marine terrace; c) delta d) spit and sand bar; e) submerged coastline; f) sandy beach

What shoreline feature is represented by the very steep opography along the western coast (left side of island)? a) sea cliffs; b) marine terrace; c) delta d) spit and sand bar; e) submerged coastline; f) sandy beach

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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Settlement: Consider the features and processes to decide the best sites for a port and for a settlement. On the map, write the letter (P) for the best site for a port and (S) for the best site for a settlement. There is not a single best choice. Describe your reasoning and defend your choice.
Transcribed Image Text:Settlement: Consider the features and processes to decide the best sites for a port and for a settlement. On the map, write the letter (P) for the best site for a port and (S) for the best site for a settlement. There is not a single best choice. Describe your reasoning and defend your choice.
What shoreline feature is represented by the very steep topography along the western coast (left side of island)? What shoreline feature is represented by the flat bench above the west coast? What shoreline feature is represented by the area of sediment accumulation where a river meets the sea on the northern coast? What shoreline feature is present along the eastern part of the north shore? What do the embayments along the eastern coast 1 reflect? What shoreline feature consists of the ridge of sand and the adjacent island along the south coast? a) sea cliffs; b) marine terrace; c) delta d) spit and sand bar; e) submerged coastline; f) sandy beach a) sea cliffs; b) marine terrace; c) delta d) spit and sand bar; e) submerged coastline; f) sandy beach a) sea cliffs; b) marine terrace; c) delta d) spit and sand bar; e) submerged coastline; f) sandy beach a) sea cliffs; b) marine terrace; c) delta d) spit and sand bar; e) submerged coastline; f) sandy beach a) sea cliffs; b) marine terrace; c) delta d) spit and sand bar; e) submerged coastline; f) sandy beach a) sea cliffs; b) marine terrace; c) delta d) spit and sand bar; e) submerged coastline; f) sandy beach
Transcribed Image Text:What shoreline feature is represented by the very steep topography along the western coast (left side of island)? What shoreline feature is represented by the flat bench above the west coast? What shoreline feature is represented by the area of sediment accumulation where a river meets the sea on the northern coast? What shoreline feature is present along the eastern part of the north shore? What do the embayments along the eastern coast 1 reflect? What shoreline feature consists of the ridge of sand and the adjacent island along the south coast? a) sea cliffs; b) marine terrace; c) delta d) spit and sand bar; e) submerged coastline; f) sandy beach a) sea cliffs; b) marine terrace; c) delta d) spit and sand bar; e) submerged coastline; f) sandy beach a) sea cliffs; b) marine terrace; c) delta d) spit and sand bar; e) submerged coastline; f) sandy beach a) sea cliffs; b) marine terrace; c) delta d) spit and sand bar; e) submerged coastline; f) sandy beach a) sea cliffs; b) marine terrace; c) delta d) spit and sand bar; e) submerged coastline; f) sandy beach a) sea cliffs; b) marine terrace; c) delta d) spit and sand bar; e) submerged coastline; f) sandy beach
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