Coastal Landforms - Caused by Erosion (OCR GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes)): Flashcards
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Where do waves erode a cliff most?
Where do waves erode a cliff most?
Foot of a cliff
Feature formed at foot of cliff by erosion
Feature formed at foot of cliff by erosion
Wave-cut notch
Platform left as cliff retreats
Platform left as cliff retreats
Wave-cut platform
Condition for headlands & bays to form
Condition for headlands & bays to form
Alternating bands of resistant & less resistant rock
Landform from soft rock erosion
Landform from soft rock erosion
Bay
Definition of a bay
Definition of a bay
Inlet of sea where land curves inward, usually with beach
Landform when hard rock resists erosion
Landform when hard rock resists erosion
Headland
Examples of soft rock
Examples of soft rock
Clay and sand
Example of hard rock
Example of hard rock
Chalk
Processes widening cracks in headlands
Processes widening cracks in headlands
Hydraulic action and abrasion
Feature when crack opens in headland
Feature when crack opens in headland
Cave
Feature when cave breaks through headland
Feature when cave breaks through headland
Arch
Result of arch roof collapse
Result of arch roof collapse
Stack (isolated column of rock)
Result of stack collapse
Result of stack collapse
Stump