Geological structure and the development of coastal landscapes (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What does 'strata' refer to in geological structure?
What does 'strata' refer to in geological structure?
Different rock layers & their relations
How do rock strata run in a concordant coastline?
How do rock strata run in a concordant coastline?
Parallel to the coastline
Which coast is an example of a concordant coastline?
Which coast is an example of a concordant coastline?
The Dalmatian Coast, Adriatic Sea
What are lagoons called on haff coastlines?
What are lagoons called on haff coastlines?
Haffs
How do rock bands run on discordant coastlines?
How do rock bands run on discordant coastlines?
At right angles to the coastline
What landform do less resistant rocks create on discordant coasts?
What landform do less resistant rocks create on discordant coasts?
Bays
Where is wave action concentrated on discordant coastlines?
Where is wave action concentrated on discordant coastlines?
On headlands
What happens to wave height in bays?
What happens to wave height in bays?
It decreases
Which two factors influence cliff profiles?
Which two factors influence cliff profiles?
Rock resistance & dip of rock strata
What controls the location of micro features like caves in cliffs?
What controls the location of micro features like caves in cliffs?
High density of joints & fissures