Coastal Erosion Features      

Bays and Headlands                Cliff Erosion                     Erosion of a Headland

Bays and Headlands  Cliff Erosion and Wave-cut Platforms

Headland Erosion (caves, arches, stacks & stumps)

For each of the landforms shown you must be able to describe and explain their formation. Remember to make use of geographical vocabulary and always name some of the erosion processes involved in your answers. 

You should also be able to draw a labelled diagram to help you explain the formation and you must learn a named example of each.

For an overview of each feature and sketch diagrams select from the links above.

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