Geology (AQA A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Lithology
Lithology
Physical & chemical properties of rocks; resistance & permeability
Differential erosion
Differential erosion
Rocks of varying resistance erode at different rates
Most resistant rock type
Most resistant rock type
Granite
Concordant coastline
Concordant coastline
Rock layers run parallel to the coastline
Discordant coastline
Discordant coastline
Rock layers at right angles (perpendicular) to coast
Resistant rock forms this at discordant coasts
Resistant rock forms this at discordant coasts
Headlands
Weaker rock forms this at discordant coasts
Weaker rock forms this at discordant coasts
Bays
Rock dip
Rock dip
The angle at which rock layers are tilted
Which rock dip creates steepest cliffs?
Which rock dip creates steepest cliffs?
Rocks dipping inland (towards the land)
Purbeck Coast: protective barrier rock
Purbeck Coast: protective barrier rock
Portland limestone