Coastal Erosion Landforms Quiz

What is the first stage in the formation of a coastal cave?

• Erosion of a headland by hydraulic action

• Deposition of sediment in a bay

• Formation of a wave cut platform

• Collapse of an arch

Which process is primarily responsible for the development of an arch from a cave?

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Sedimentation

• Compaction

What eventually happens to an arch to form a stack?

• The arch is widened by deposition

• The arch collapses due to erosion

• The arch is filled with sediment

• The arch is uplifted by tectonic activity

What is a characteristic feature of a stump?

• It is taller than a stack

• It is a remnant of a collapsed stack

• It is formed by deposition

• It is found at the base of a cliff

Which type of cliff is most likely to have a wave cut platform at its base?

• Soft rock cliff

• Hard rock cliff

• Sedimentary cliff

• Igneous cliff

What is the primary process involved in the formation of a wave cut platform?

• Deposition of sand and gravel

• Erosion by wave action

• Sedimentation of organic material

• Uplift by tectonic forces

Which of the following best describes the sequence of landforms from a headland?

• Cave, arch, stack, stump

• Stack, cave, arch, stump

• Stump, stack, arch, cave

• Arch, cave, stack, stump

What is a common feature of headlands and bays?

• They are formed by tectonic activity

• They are formed by differential erosion

• They are formed by volcanic activity

• They are formed by sediment deposition

Which coastal process is most responsible for the formation of cliffs?

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Sedimentation

• Compaction

Which of the following is an example of a local or Welsh coastline where erosional landforms can be found?

• The White Cliffs of Dover

• The Pembrokeshire Coast

• The Jurassic Coast

• The Norfolk Coast