When Waves Crash Against a Sea Cliff, What Is the Main

question 59

Multiple Choice

When waves crash against a sea cliff, what is the main process that erodes the cliff?

• A) water flowing upward against the cliff, washing the cliff face of loose debris
• B) crashing waves forcing water, air, or both into cracks, dislodging rocks from the cliff
• C) impact of the wave causing vibrations that trigger landslides
• D) abrasion by rocks flung against the cliff by the waves

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Definitions:

Infanticide Hypothesis

A theory proposing that infanticide (killing of young offspring by a mature animal of the same species) occurs as a reproductive strategy to increase the offspring's survival chances of the perpetrator.

Reproduction-Enhancing

Traits or behaviors that increase the likelihood of breeding success or offspring survival.

Limited Evidence

A situation where there is insufficient data or research to conclusively support a hypothesis or claim.

Darwinian Natural Selection

The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.