2B.2 - Geological structure influences the development of coastal landscapes at a variety of scales Flashcards
Geological structure is responsible for the formation of _____ and _____ coasts.
Concordant & discordant
Concordant coastlines are where the rocks lie _____ to the coastline.
Parallel
Discordant coastlines are where the rocks lie _____ to the coastline.
Perpendicular
Two features of concordant coastlines.
Haff & Dalmation
What is a Haff coastline?
Where two spits build up over a bay and create a sandy ‘line’ connecting two headlands. Resulting in a lagoon forming.
What is a Dalmation coastline?
Where the fjords have flooded as sea level rises, resulting in long, thin islands that run parallel to the coast.
Two features of discordant coastlines.
Headlands & bays
What makes up geological structure? (4)
Jointing, dip, faulting & folding
Give an example of a micro feature
Cave
