Influence of geology (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Quizzes
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What does the appearance of coastal landscapes depend heavily on?
What does the appearance of coastal landscapes depend heavily on?
Underlying geology
Which rock type is an example of a soft rock that erodes quickly?
Which rock type is an example of a soft rock that erodes quickly?
Clay
What type of cliffs are typically found on soft rock coastlines?
What type of cliffs are typically found on soft rock coastlines?
Lower & gentler cliffs
Which rock type is an example of a hard rock that resists erosion?
Which rock type is an example of a hard rock that resists erosion?
Granite
What type of cliffs do hard rock coastlines typically have?
What type of cliffs do hard rock coastlines typically have?
High & steep cliffs
Which features form on hard rock coastlines through long-term erosion?
Which features form on hard rock coastlines through long-term erosion?
Caves, arches & stacks
What characterises a concordant coastline?
What characterises a concordant coastline?
Same rock type throughout
What pattern do discordant coasts create?
What pattern do discordant coasts create?
Headlands & bays
Where do headlands form on discordant coastlines?
Where do headlands form on discordant coastlines?
Where hard rocks meet the sea
What is the difference between joints and faults in rocks?
What is the difference between joints and faults in rocks?
Joints are smaller than faults
How do joints & faults affect coastal erosion rates?
How do joints & faults affect coastal erosion rates?
They speed up erosion
What is the main characteristic of destructive waves?
What is the main characteristic of destructive waves?
Strong backwash
What do constructive waves do to the coastline?
What do constructive waves do to the coastline?
Build it up by depositing sediment