Multiple choice

How do cliffs collapse by the seaside?

  1. The cliff is eroded by land slides

  2. The cliff randomly colapse

  3. The cliff is eroded by waves
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Coastal cliffs collapse primarily because waves erode the base of the cliff, creating a wave-cut notch. Over time, the lack of support causes the overhanging cliff to collapse under gravity.

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