Dorset/Jurassic coast Flashcards
What is a concordant coastline?
A coastline where the same rock runs along the length of the coast. This type of coastline tends to have fewer bays and headlands.
What is a discordant coastline?
A coastline where bands of soft and hard rock alternate . This type of coastline often has headlands and bays.
How do you describe the Dorset coast?
The coastline on the south coast of England between Lyme Regis in the west to Highcliffe in the east.
The Dorset coast form part of what world heritage site?
UNESCO
What is the length of the Dorset coast?
154km
What type of coastline is located on the east coast of the Isle of Purbeck
Discordant
What type of coastline is where limestone runs parallel along southern Dorset?
Concordant
Where does the Jurassic coast stretch from and to?
Stretches from Exmouth in East Devon to Studland Bay in Dorset
What coastal arch is located on the Dorset coast?
Durdle door
What is the largest depositional landform located on the Dorset Coast?
Chesil beach
Where and what is Lulworth cove?
It is a cove next to the town of lulwoth
How was Lulworth cove formed?
The sea had eroded the soft rock (clay) surrounded by the hard rock (limestone) that makes up the headland at Lulworth Cove.
What is Chesil beach?
Chesil Beach is a bar that joins an island and the mainland.
There is also a lagoon behind the bar at Chesil Beach.
