Geology and Coastal Landforms Quiz

What is a sea stack?

• A large cave formed in a headland

• A tall column of rock formed when an arch collapses

• A small island formed by erosion

• A type of coastal headland

How does a cave typically form in a headland?

• By the erosive power of the sea and waves

• By the accumulation of sediment

• Through volcanic activity

• Through tectonic movements

What is the primary cause of an arch collapsing?

• Human activity

• The growth of vegetation

• The weight of the rock and the force of waves

• Earthquakes

What is the name of the large arch mentioned in the video?

• Harry's Wife

• Durdle Door

• Turtle Door

• Old Harry Rocks

What remains after a stack has been eroded away?

• A new headland

• A stump

• A cave

• An arch

What is the sequence of landform development from headland to stump?

• Headland, cave, arch, stack, stump

• Headland, stack, arch, cave, stump

• Headland, stump, stack, arch, cave

• Headland, arch, cave, stack, stump

What type of rock is the headland at Studland made of?

• Sandstone

• Granite

• Chalk

• Basalt

What geological feature is more eroded by the sea than the surrounding rock?

• Faults

• Limestone

• Basalt

• Granite

What is the primary force that causes the collapse of horizontal layers of chalk?

• Wind

• Gravity

• Tectonic shifts

• Human activity

What is the local name for the islands at the tip of the headland in Studland?

• Durdle Door

• Turtle Door

• Harry's Wife

• Old Harry Rocks