Coastal morphology

What is a coastline called when alternating bands of rock run parallel to the coastline?

• Concord

• Concordant

• Discordant

• Litoral zone

What is a coastline called where rock types run perpendicular to the coastline?

• Concordant

• Discordant

• Haff

• High energy

What is an example of an igneous rock?

• Granite

• Chalk

• Gneiss

• Slate

How many zones is the littoral zone split in to?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the correct order for the littoral, going from land?

• Backshore, Nearshore, Foreshore, Offshore

• Nearshore, Foresore, Backshore, Offshore

• Backshore, Foreshore, Nearshore, Offshore

What is a low energy coastline?

• Where erosion exceeds deposition

• Where deposition exceeds erosion

What are vertical cracks called?

• Joints

• Faults

• Dips

• Folds

What are horizontal cracks called?

• Joints

• Bedding planes

• Faults

• Fissures

Which of the following produces a stable and steep cliff?

• Inland dip with joints

• Steep seaward dip

• Inland dip

• Rocks dip gentle seaward with near vertical joints

What is not an example of a concordant coastline?

• Lulworth cove (East Dorset)

• Haff

• Dalmation

• South East Ireland