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Question 1

Describe a Concordant coastline

Answer 1

occur where beds, or layers, of differing rock types are folded into ridges that run parallel to the coast. The outer hard rock (for example, granite) provides a protective barrier to erosion of the softer rocks

Question 2

Describe a Discordant coastline

Answer 2

A discordant coastline occurs where bands of different rock type run perpendicular to the coast. The differing resistance to erosion leads to the formation of headlands and bays.

Question 3

What are Joints

Answer 3

Small cracks in the layers if rock created during earth’s movements.

Question 4

What is a Fault

Answer 4

A large crack in the rock caused by earthquake movements.

Question 5

Examples of Soft rock

Answer 5

Clay and sands (erode quicker)

Question 6

Examples of Hard rock

Answer 6

Limestone and chalk

Question 7

What are headlands and bays

Answer 7

Headlands are formed when the sea attacks a section of coast with alternating bands of hard and soft rock.

Question 8

How do caves form?

Answer 8

Caves occur when waves force their way into cracks in the cliff face. The water contains sand and other materials that grind away at the rock until the cracks become a cave. Hydraulic action is the predominant process.

Question 9

How do caves form

Answer 9

waves force their way into cracks in the cliff face. The water contains sand and other materials that grind away at the rock until the cracks become a cave. Hydraulic action is the predominant process.