Headlands and Bays Flashcards
1
Q
On what kind of coastline do headlands and bays form on?
A
Discordant coastline.
2
Q
Do headlands form on hard or soft rock?
A
Hard rock.
3
Q
Do bays form on hard or soft rock?
A
Soft rock.
4
Q
What factor makes the headlands erode faster?
A
It erodes faster as it becomes more exposed to wind and waves.
5
Q
Why do bays erode faster than headlands and form bays?
A
The soft rock erodes faster than the hard rock, creating the bays.
