a.
To determine:
Whether the shoreline is submergent or emergent.
Introduction:
The shoreline is the area where a huge water body like a river or lake joins the land. The emergent shorelines are different than submerged shorelines. The emergent shorelines experience gradual fall in sea levels.
b.
To determine:
The features of shoreline in the image given in the book.
Introduction:
The action of waves along the rocky shore forms sea cliffs. Sea arches are those which are eroded from the center due to their rock softness.
c.
To determine:
The location of highest marine terrace and label it as X.
Introduction:
The formation of the marine terrace is due to coastal erosion. Marine terrace has seen along with coastlines. The area with sinking land causes marine terrace to get submerged.
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