Question

Deposition in coastal areas forms different types of landform. Which of the following is/are depositional landforms of coastal areas?
1. Wave-cut platforms
2. Beaches
3. Capes and bays
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. All of the above
• B. 1 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 2 only

Answer 1

The correct option is D 2 only

Beaches in coastal areas are a depositional landform and not erosional. A wave-cut platform is the narrow flat area often found at the base of a sea cliff. They along with capes and bays are erosional landforms.