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What processes contribute to the erosion of soft rock to form bays?
What processes contribute to the erosion of soft rock to form bays?
- Hydraulic action, abrasion, compression, and sometimes solution (correct)
- Volcanic activity
- Heating and cooling
- Wind erosion and deposition
Why does soft rock erode faster than hard rock along the coastline?
Why does soft rock erode faster than hard rock along the coastline?
- Due to chemical reactions
- Because of high temperatures
- Soft rock is less compacted
- The action of waves such as hydraulic action and abrasion (correct)
Which of the following describes a headland in relation to coastal landforms?
Which of the following describes a headland in relation to coastal landforms?
- A deep underwater trench caused by erosion
- A piece of hard rock protruding into the sea (correct)
- A flat area where waves deposit sediment
- An area of soft rock shaped by erosion
What landform is created when softer rock is eroded faster than harder rock, resulting in a curved area along the coast?
What landform is created when softer rock is eroded faster than harder rock, resulting in a curved area along the coast?
Which type of rock typically forms headlands along the coastline?
Which type of rock typically forms headlands along the coastline?
What geological process is responsible for the formation of beaches in bays?
What geological process is responsible for the formation of beaches in bays?
What term is used to describe the process of waves cutting into the rock base along the coastline?
What term is used to describe the process of waves cutting into the rock base along the coastline?
What is the name given to the rock above the notch that is eventually left without support and collapses into the sea?
What is the name given to the rock above the notch that is eventually left without support and collapses into the sea?
Which landform is characterized by the retreat of a cliff into the coastline due to constant erosion processes?
Which landform is characterized by the retreat of a cliff into the coastline due to constant erosion processes?
What is the name of the rock formation left at the former base of a cliff after it has been eroded by the sea?
What is the name of the rock formation left at the former base of a cliff after it has been eroded by the sea?
Which geological process contributes to the growth of a notch on a coastline between high and low-water marks?
Which geological process contributes to the growth of a notch on a coastline between high and low-water marks?
What is the term used for the action of waves on a coastline that leads to the formation of an overhang?
What is the term used for the action of waves on a coastline that leads to the formation of an overhang?
