level: Coastal Landforms
Questions and Answers List
level questions: Coastal Landforms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Coastal landforms consisting of hard rock that withstands erosion, often protruding into the sea. | Headlands |
| What characterizes headlands in terms of rock composition? | Headlands are formed from hard rock that resists erosion and protrudes into the sea. |
| Coastal features created by the inward erosion of softer rock, forming a recessed area. | Bays |
| How are bays formed in coastal landscapes? | Bays are created by the inward erosion of softer rock when alternating areas of hard and soft rock face the sea. |
| Hollow spaces or openings within rocks formed by the widening of cracks, joints, or weaknesses through processes like hydraulic action, abrasion, or attrition. | Caves |