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Landforms And Their Evolution

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What are cliffs and how is it formed ?

Solution

Steep slopes facing the sea are called cliffs. Due to constant and direct strike of waves a notch is formed and is widened. An overhanging rock projects seawards. After sometime large blocks of rock fall into sea. A vertical wall-like cliff is formed.

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