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GCSE Geography AQA A The Coastal Zone > Formation of - Caves/Arches & Stacks > Flashcards

Formation of - Caves/Arches & Stacks Flashcards

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What is a cave?

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this is a hollowed part of an eroding cliff.

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What is an arch?

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This is a headland that has been partly broke by the sea to form a thin roofed arch

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What is a stack?

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This is an isolated stack of rock in the sea.

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How is a cave formed?

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Its formed by the energy of waves gouging into the rock.

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How is an arch formed?

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An arch is formed by erosion.

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How is a stack formed?

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This is formed when the roof of an arch breaks and separates both sides.

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GCSE Geography AQA A The Coastal Zone (18 decks)

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