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Lulworth Cove - CS Flashcards

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Geology (2)

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Band of resistant Portland Limestone closest to the sea
Weaker bands of Purbeck limestones + shales behind

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How is the cove formed (4+)

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Hydraulic action and abrasion
Once harder rock layer has been reached then erosion of the softer rocks behind is more rapid
Leaves a circular cove with a narrow entrance where sea enters
Waves refraction occurs within the cove

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Dip + what (2)

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Landward dip of the chalk
Weathering and mass movement

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