Geography 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyWater and riversGCSEEdexcel Created by: rashid7Created on: 18-02-16 14:25 Hydraulic Action Force of water hitting the cliffs causing crevices 1 of 8 Abrasion Waves hurling stones at cliff, wearing it away 2 of 8 Attrition Material's sharp edges get knocked off as it collides with other materials 3 of 8 Stack A detached column of rock located just off-shore 4 of 8 Discordant Coast Created when alternating hard and soft rocks occur at right angles to the coast, and are eroded at different rates 5 of 8 Headland A part of coastline that protrudes into the sea 6 of 8 Bays When erosion creates an indent in the coastline, often located between two headlands 7 of 8 Stump A stack that has collapsed, leaving a small area of rock above sea-level 8 of 8
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