Question

comparing erosion and deposition of waves
move each feature to to the appropriate category based on the process that causes its formation.
beach
sea arch
sandbar
barrier island
sea stack
wave-cut cliff
erosion by waves
deposition by waves

Explanation:

Wave erosion wears away coastal rock/land to form features, while deposition builds up land with sediment carried by waves.

1. Sea arch: Forms when waves erode a cave through a headland.
2. Sea stack: Remains after erosion collapses a sea arch.
3. Wave-cut cliff: Created by waves eroding the base of a coastal cliff.
4. Beach: Built by waves depositing sand and sediment.
5. Sandbar: A submerged ridge of sediment deposited by waves.
6. Barrier island: A long, low island formed by wave-deposited sediment.

Answer:

Erosion by Waves

sea arch
sea stack
wave-cut cliff

Deposition by Waves

beach
sandbar
barrier island