Erosion Factors Flashcards
1
Q
What is lithology?
A
Lithology refers to what a rock is like and how hard it is
2
Q
What is a discordant coastline?
A
Alternating layers of hard and soft rock are perpendicular (90°) to the coast, creating headlands and bays.
3
Q
What is a concordant coastline?
A
Alternating layers of hard and soft rock that run parallel
to the coast. If the hard rock is breached though, the softer rock is
exposed and a cove can form
