Discordant/concordant Flashcards by Kyla Horne | Brainscape

Q

what is a concordant coastline?

A

alternating bands of hard and soft rock

- parallel to the coast

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Q

What is a discordant coastline?

A

alternating bands of hard and soft rock
90 degrees to the coast
more erosional landforms
different rates of erosion

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Q

Give an example of a Discordant coast?

A

Dorset
consists of Portland limestone/ greensands
Greensand less resistant- retreats faster than limestone
Creation of a bay and headlands

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