Multiple terraces result from
A)collapse of a sea arch.
B)lowering sea level or tectonic uplift.
C)undercutting action along an emergent coastline.
D)beach drift.
E)a tsunami.

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Multiple terraces are formed by the process of marine terrace formation, which is caused by either lowering sea level or tectonic uplift. As the land is uplifted or the sea level drops, former wave-cut platforms are exposed and uplifted, creating a series of stepped or terraced landforms. These terraces can be used to study past sea level changes and tectonic activity. The other choices do not result in the formation of multiple terraces.

Multiple Terraces Result from