Quiz: Concordant and Discordant Coasts
Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Geography (9GE0)
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Building on what you've learned about coastal landscapes, let's test your knowledge of concordant and discordant coasts!
What is a concordant coast?
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Which features are often associated with discordant coasts? (Select all that apply)
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A concordant coastline has rock layers that are {{blank0}} to the shore, while a discordant coastline has rock layers that are {{blank1}} to the shore.
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Which of the following is an example of a discordant coastline in the UK?
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What factors influence the formation of concordant coasts? (Select all that apply)
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What is the main difference between concordant and discordant coasts?
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A {{blank0}} is formed on a discordant coast when hard rock resists erosion, while a {{blank1}} is formed from eroded soft rock.
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