Coastal Landforms

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a narrow piece of land that projects from a coastline into the sea

adjective relating to or characteristic of a headland

  • The lighthouse stood tall on the rocky headland, guiding ships safely into the harbor.
  • Let's take a walk along the headland and enjoy the view of the ocean.
  • I heard there's a secret beach hidden behind the headland, wanna check it out?
  • She felt like she was standing on a headland, with important decisions stretching out in front of her.

noun a flat area on a rock surface caused by the abrasive action of water and sediment particles

  • The abrasion platform is a gently sloping rocky surface formed by the erosion of waves over time.
  • I love sitting on the abrasion platform and watching the waves crash against the rocks.
  • Let's go chill on the abrasion platform and soak up some sun.
  • His patience was like an abrasion platform, slowly wearing down the rough edges of the situation.

noun a type of limestone formed from the consolidation of sand dunes by the action of the wind

  • Aeolianite is a type of limestone formed from wind-blown sand and calcareous material.
  • I learned in geology class that aeolianite is basically sand that got stuck together and turned into rock.
  • Check out this cool rock made of aeolianite, it's like nature's sandcastle.
  • Her resilience was as solid as aeolianite, standing strong against the winds of adversity.