Headlands and Bays Flashcards
1
Q
Where can an example of Headlands and Bays be found?
A
The Holderness Coast
2
Q
Stage 1
A
Waves attack the base of the cliff by abrasion and hydraulic action.
3
Q
Stage 2
A
Harder and more resistant rock such as chalk takes longer to erode and retreat. This leaves a headland protruding over the sea.
4
Q
Stage 3
A
Softer and less resistant rock such as boulder clay takes less time to erode and retreats quickly. This creates a bay.
5
Q
Stage 4
A
The headland then provide shelter so that in the bay deposition occurs to form a beach.
