headlands and bays
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Attrition
Corrasion
Weathering
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Swash
Erosion
Backwash
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4
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Freeze-thaw
Biological
Chemical
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Harder rock
Harder rock
Softer rock
Waves attack the coastline.
Harder rock
Harder rock
Softer rock
Harder rock
The more resistant rock is left sticking out
into the sea called a headland.
The softer rock is eroded by the sea-
forming a bay.
This area is now more sheltered, this
encourages deposition and beaches are
formed.
Harder rock
Harder rock
Softer rock
Harder rock
Surrounded by deep water and exposed to
the full force of the waves- the headlands
are eroded.
The shallower waters in the bay continue to encourage deposition.
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