You visit a coastal area for the first time. You note the presence of marine terraces, sea stacks, and sea arches. Based on these features, the area is likely to be ________.
A)experiencing a spring tide
B)in need of beach nourishment
C)an emergent coast
D)a submergent coast

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Marine terraces, sea stacks, and sea arches are characteristic features of an emergent coast, where the land area has risen relative to the sea level. This can happen due to tectonic uplift or a drop in sea level. A submergent coast, on the other hand, is characterized by features such as barrier islands and drowned river valleys, which result from a rise in sea level. The presence of marine terraces, sea stacks, and sea arches does not indicate anything about spring tides or beach nourishment.

You Visit a Coastal Area for the First Time