Compound coasts are those that exhibit features of both emergence (like raised beaches, marine terraces) and submergence (like rias, fjords). This often indicates a complex history of tectonic activity or fluctuating sea levels affecting the coastline over time.
_________ represent the features of both emergence and submergence.
Asked in KPSC KAS Prelims 2017 · Topic: General Concept (Hydrosphere: Major Water Bodies and the Hydrological Cycle)
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