WAEC Geography 2021 Question 23

Question 23

Coastal Landforms

Which of the following wave actions is a process of erosion?

  1. A.Traction
  2. B.Hydraulic
  3. C.Saltation
  4. D.Suspension
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Hydraulic)

Explanation

Hydraulic action, the force of waves and air compressed in cracks, breaks up rocks: it is erosion. The others are ways of transporting load.