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Explain how a coastline of headlands and bays form changes over time

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As the waves erode the coastline, the soft rock will be eroded quicker. This results in the areas of softer rock to retreat, forming bays, whilst the hard rock is eroded slower so will form headlands. Over time, deposition will occur in the bays and so forming beaches.

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Cliffs along the coastline do not erode at the same pace. When a stretch of coastline is formed from different types of rock, headlands and bays can form. Bands of soft rock such as clay and sand are weaker therefore they can be eroded quickly. This process forms bays.

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