12 Questions
What type of rock is more resistant to erosion along the coastline?
Chalk
What type of waves are more likely to deposit sediment to form a beach?
Constructive waves
What is the result of differential erosion along a coastline with different types of rock?
Formation of both headlands and bays
What process forms a wave-cut platform at the foot of a cliff?
Wave-cut notch formation
Why do hard rocks often form steep cliffs along the coastline?
Because they are resistant to erosion
Which landform is more likely to have wave-cut platforms and cliffs due to exposure to waves?
Headlands
What erosional feature is formed when a cave breaks through a headland to create an opening?
Arch
Which type of waves are responsible for building up beaches with a strong swash and a weak backwash?
Constructive waves
What causes a stack to collapse and form a stump?
Undercutting at the base
What is the process that leads to the formation of a wave-cut platform?
Backwash carrying eroded material
Where are sandy beaches usually found according to the information provided?
Bays with shallow water
What characteristic distinguishes a sandy beach profile from a shingle beach profile?
Gradient of the slope
Explore how erosion creates various coastal landforms such as headlands and bays. Learn about the differential erosion of different rock types and how it shapes the coastline. Understand the formation of bays as inlets of the sea surrounded by softer rock material.
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