Edexcel GCSE Geography B · 1GB0

Geological influence

Sub topic: Coastal change and conflict

What you need to know

Explain how geological structure and rock type influence erosional landforms like headlands, bays, and cliffs.
Analyze the role of UK climate, marine processes, and sub-aerial processes in coastal erosion and retreat.
Describe how sediment transportation and deposition processes influence coastal landforms such as spits and beaches.
Link coastal form to geology using BGS Geology maps.
Recognise coastal landforms on OS maps.

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