Cliff profiles Flashcards
1
Q
There is several characteristics of cliff profiles what are the two dominant ones?
A
- Resistance erosion to the rock
- dip of rock strata in relation to coastline
2
Q
What is a dip?
A
angle of rock strata in relation to horizontal
3
Q
True or false is a dip a tectonic feature?
A
TRUE it is
4
Q
What is a horizontal dip?
A
vertical/near vertical profile with notches reflecting strata that are more easily eroded
5
Q
What is a landward dip?
A
They have steep profiles
70-80 degrees
very stable
reduced rock fall
6
Q
What is a seaward dip, high angle?
A
sloping, low angle profile with one rock
