A sea cave is formed due to erosion mainly caused by ________.

rivers

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coastal winds

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seasonal winds

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sea waves

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Solution

The correct option is D sea waves
Sea caves are formed by cthe onstant action of sea waves on rocks. Other landforms like cliffs, arches and stacks are also formed by the action of sea waves.

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i. Sea cave	a. Steep rocky coasts rising vertically above the sea water
ii. Sea arches	b. Hollowed out rocks formed by the action of sea waves
iii. Sea stacks	c. Sea caves with openings on both sides
iv. Sea cliff	d. Isolated wall-like structures created by the thrashing action of sea waves

Tick the correct answer.

(i) Which is not an erosional feature of sea waves?

(a) Cliff

(b) Beach

(ii) The depositional feature of a glacier is

(a) Flood plain

(b) Beach

(iii) Which is caused by the sudden movements of the Earth?

(a) Volcano

(b) Folding

(iv) Mushroom rocks are found in

(a) Deserts

(b) River valleys

(v) Ox-bow lakes are found in

(a) Glaciers

(b) River valleys

By which of the following erosion, desertification is caused by a maximum amount?

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