Costal Landforms key terms 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyCoastal zonesGCSEAQA Created by: Mimi BleakleyCreated on: 15-04-18 16:03 Influences on Costal landforms Rock Type - Hard/Soft & Geological structures- way rock been formed 1 of 7 Headland Band of hard rock that is eroded very slowly 2 of 7 Bay Band of soft rock eroded easily and deposition occurs so forms a beach 3 of 7 Formation of Arch Fault in rock is eroded by Hydraulic action & Abrasion and becomes a cave then two back-to-back caves break through to Form arch 4 of 7 Formation of Stump Arch roof attacked by weathering and collapses becomes a stack which is eroded into a stump 5 of 7 Wave Cut Notch erosion occurs where waves break against a cliff at the high tide line and forms a Wave Cut Notch 6 of 7 Wave cut Platform Wave cut notch undercuts the cliff and the overlying cliff collapses into the sea - over time cliff retreats to form a gent sloping rocky platform 7 of 7
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