coastlines Flashcards
1
Q
What is a concordant coastline?
A
Rock strata runs parallel to the coastline
2
Q
Whats a discordant coastline?
A
Rock strata intersect the coast at an angle, geology varies along a coastline
3
Q
Landward dipping
A
Dipping rocks, layers lead to steep cliffs
4
Q
Seaward dipping
A
Dipping rock layers cliffs follow angle of dip
5
Q
Where does coastal sediment come from?
A
Depositional features such as beaches and mudflats
6
Q
The amount of sediment available within a sediment cell is called..
A
Sediment budget
7
Q
What happens if the sediment budget falls?
A
Waves continue to transport sediment
8
Q
What does the term terrestrial mean?
A
Rivers
9
Q
If the sediment budget increases..
A
More deposition is likely, the sea corrects itself as it can only carry so much- negative feedback
