The process of a cliff moving back is called?
Retreat
The furthest point of a dune, where waves will deposit material is called the what?
The Berm (of a dune)
What drives the creation of a spit?
longshore drift
What will be found at the base of a cliff?
Wave cut platfom
What is the water trapped behind a spit and the coast called?
Lagoon/estuary
When will a Wave Cut platform be visible?
At the low water mark - low tide
The Leeward side (the side sheltered or away from the wind, also called downwind) of a dune is called what?
The slack
What is the landform called that juts out from a bay?
Headland
What is an example of a popular tourist place in Victoria where the coastline exhibits arches and stacks?
The Twelve Apostles in Victoria, Australia (other answers accepted)
What is the beginning of a sand dune called?
Embryo Dune
Explain a common characteristic of a spit
A common characteristic of a spit is they often are completely curved, with a characteristic recurved head (hook); this probably results from the refraction of waves around the spit's end.
What types of erosion can affect a cliff?
Erosion, attrition, abrasion and corrosion
What type of coastline has resistant rock and does not really change its shape?
A concordant coastline
How are spits formed?
Spits are formed where the prevailing wind blows at an angle to the coastline, resulting in longshore drift. Long Shore Drift Meeting from two different directions