Question

What affects the steepness of a cliff against the shore?

Answer 1

Answer:

Depth of sea, length and direction of fetch, configuration of coastline

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Answer 2

Answer:

Rock Resistance, structure and dip: The strength of coastal rocks effects the rate of erosion, for example coastal areas where glacial till was deposited is eroding rapidly. ... The horizontal or vertical rock structures produce the steepest cliffs, and where the rock dips up and away from the sea.

The factors that can affect coastal cliff erosion, including sea level rise, wave energy, coastal slope, beach width, beach height, and rock strength.