Concordant And Discordant Flashcards
1
Q
Where do concordant coasts usually form
A
Where rock strata run parallel to coast
2
Q
What can concordant coasts form
A
Long narrow islands running parallel to coastline, such as the Dalmatia region of Croatia
3
Q
Where do discordant coasts usually form
A
Where rock strata is aligned perpendicular or an at angle to the coastline
4
Q
What do discordant coastlines form
A
Projecting headlands and indented bays
5
Q
What is geological structure
A
The characteristics and arrangement of rock units
6
Q
What is strata
A
Strata are different layers of rock
