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Question
What are the various differences between a high rocky coast and a low sedimentary coast in terms of processes and landforms?
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Solution
| Feature | High Rocky Coast | Low Sedinderary Coast |
| Dominant Processes | Wave erosion (hydraulic action and abrasion), weathering, and mass wasting | Wave deposition, longshore drift, and sediment accumulation |
| Relief & Slope | Steep, rugged, and elevated land meeting the sea directly | Gently sloping, low-lying, and flat terrain |
| Common Landforms | Sea cliffs, wave-cut platforms, sea caves, arches, stacks, and blowholes | Beaches, sandbars, spits, barrier bars, lagoons, and mudflats |
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