Dorset Coast

Question 1

Unique features

Answer 1

• Area has stretches of both concordant and discordant geology
• Landforms (shown in map at the bottom) are both erosional and depositional in nature
• Concordant stretch contains only erosional landforms such as Lulworth cove and Durdle door (arch)
• The above is largely down to the geology and the prevailing wind from the South West leading to high energy waves

Question 2

How was Lulworth cove formed

Answer 2

• Started as a line of weakness through the hard Portland limestone of the outer cliff
• Erosional processes (hydraulic action, abrasion and solution) widened and deepened the open until it reached softer Whealden beds
• Erosion occurred more quickly in this soft rock creating a wider and deeper opening. Eventually forming the cove