Initially, the cutting action of the waves against the base of coastal land produces

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TNPSC Group 4 Official Paper 2011 (Held on: 07 Aug 2011)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Cliff.

Key Points

The initial cutting action of waves against the base of coastal land primarily forms a cliff.
Cliffs are steep rock faces formed by the erosive action of waves, wind, and weathering processes.
As waves continuously hit the base of the land, they erode softer rock layers, leading to the creation of a vertical or near-vertical face.
Over time, the process of undercutting weakens the support of the upper layers, causing parts of the cliff to collapse and retreat inland.
Cliffs are prominent coastal features and are often found in areas with strong wave action and resistant rock formations.

Additional Information

Sea caves are formed in the base of cliffs where waves erode weaker sections of rock, creating hollowed-out areas.
A spit is a narrow landform that extends from the coast into the sea, formed by the deposition of sediment through longshore drift.
A tombolo is a type of landform where an island is connected to the mainland or another island by a narrow piece of land, usually formed by the deposition of sediment.