Discordant example dorset

Question 1

To the east of Lulworth Cove in Dorset, the coastline runs …………

leads to the formation of………….

Answer 1

north to south and so the rocks meet the coast at an angle creating a discordant coastline

This leads to the formation of headlands and bays

Question 2

The area is also affected by wave refraction
Wave refraction changes the

Answer 2

and increases the amount of energy reaching the shore on a small local scale

Question 3

Wave energy concentrates at the headland …………

Answer 3

increases the rate of erosion