Cove Formation Flashcards
1
Q
On what type of coast do coves form?
A
Concordant - where the coast has layers of soft rock behind hard rock in layers.
2
Q
What processes wear away what sort of rock?
A
Erosion and other processes such as hydraulic action on hard rock.
3
Q
What happens when the hard rock has been eroded through?
A
The soft rock erodes quickly in all directions. This leaves a cove.
