Landforms of Coastal Erosion Flashcards
What is a wave-cut platform?
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A wave-cut platform is a wide, gently sloping surface found at the base of the cliff and extends into the sea.
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What is a wave-cut platform?
What is a headland?
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A headland is a cliff that sticks out into the sea and is surrounded by water on three sides.
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What is a headland?
Produce an annotated diagram to show the formation of a stump.
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Produce an annotated diagram to show the formation of a stump.
Identify your case study location for landforms of coastal erosion.
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The case study location will be identified e.g. Flamborough Head / Durdle Door / Old Harry Rocks.
Identify your case study location for landforms of coastal erosion.
What is a discordant coastline?
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A discordant coastline is where the geology alternates between strata (bands) of soft and hard rock.
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What is a discordant coastline?

