coastal Landforms

Question 1

Erosion creates wave cut Notches- how is this formed

Answer 1

erosion occurs at the foot of the cliff and through the processes such as hydraulic action a gap is created in the structure weakening the cliff

Question 2

Wave cut platform

Answer 2

Narrow base is left behind as the cliff retreats

Question 3

The cave Arch Stack sequence

Answer 3

Caves, arches and stacks form from eroded headlands (a narrow piece of land the extends from the coastline)

waves mostly destructive crash into the headland so the processes hy and ab are used causing an enlargement of cracks in the rocks