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:

Demand (D)

The quantity of a particular good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices during a certain period of time.

Marginal Revenue (MR)

The additional revenue that a firm gains from selling one more unit of a good or service.

Inelastic Segment

A portion of the demand curve where the price elasticity of demand is less than one, indicating consumers' insensitivity to price changes.

Total Revenue

It refers to the total receipts from sales of goods or services sold by a company during a particular period.