Landforms of Coastal Erosion Flashcards

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Do headlands form along concordant or discordant coastlines?
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Headlands form along discordant coastlines.

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Do headlands form along concordant or discordant coastlines?
What is a bay?
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A bay is an inlet of the sea where the land curves inwards.

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What is a bay?
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 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 concordant coastline?
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A concordant coastline is where the same rock runs along the length of the coast. Concordant coastlines tend to have fewer bays and headlands.

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