Swanage Coastline Flashcards

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What type of coastline makes up swanage?

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Discordant, perpendicular to oncoming waves and forms headlands and bays through this.

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What rocks make up each part of a bay?

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Bays are made up of the softer rocks like clays or even sands. The headlands are made up of chalk or limestone which are much more resistant to erosion.

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