10 Erosional landforms Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Landforms
A
- Caves
- Arches
- Stacks
- Stumps
2
Q
Wave cut notch
A
Undercutting the base of the cliff by hydraulic action
3
Q
An arch is formed when…
A
The caves erode back through the headland and meet
4
Q
A stack is formed when…
A
The arch collapses due to continued erosion at the base of the arch causing the roof to become unstable
5
Q
A stump is formed when…
A
Continued erosion of the base of the stack may lead to its collapse when a stump forms
