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Give geographical terms for the following:

The flat surface near cliffs


Wave-cut platforms


Explanation


Erosion and deposition are also caused by the actions of ocean waves. It is an important agent for the creation of many geographical features. Wave-cut platforms are an important feature as a result of the erosion by sea waves. The flat and level surface formed at the base of the sea cliffs by the action of waves are wave cut platforms. They are also called beach, shoreline, ledge and coastline.


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