Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Geography

Waves exploit weaknesses on both sides of a headland, enlarge caves until they meet, and subsequently cause the roof of the opening to collapse.

Which one of the following sequences most appropriately represents the continuing evolution of the feature?

  1. Cave → spit → bar → tombolo.
  2. Cave → gloup → ria → fiord.
  3. Cave → arch → stack → stump.
  4. Cave → lagoon → barrier reef → atoll.
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