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← GeographyWhich mechanism enlarges fjords when sea level rises postglacially?
A)Tidal scour and wave erosion✓
B)Freezing and abrasion cycle
C)Chemical weathering by dissolution
D)Sediment loading and isostatic rebound
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Enlargement of fjords by tidal scour occurs because the increased connection to the open ocean intensifies wave action and tidal currents, causing enhanced erosion of the fjord walls; therefore, wave erosion enlarges the fjord, rather than ice wedging or dissolution.
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