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Geology Flashcards

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What does lithology refer to?

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The characteristics of rocks especially resistance to erosion and permeability

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What are very resistant rocks? EG

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Granite and chalk

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What are less resistant rocks? EG

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Clay

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What makes limestone more vulnerable to erosion?

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They are well jointed meaning that the sea can penetrate along lines of weakness

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Geography - coasts (30 decks)

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