Headlands and Bays

• What is the first step of forming a headland and bay?

  Firstly, waves erode the coastline through hydraulic action and abrasion
• What is the second step to forming a headland and bay?

  Secondly, soft rock is eroded away faster than hard rock
• What is the third step into forming a headland and bay?

  Thirdly, the soft rock continues to erode and forms a bay
• What is the last step in forming a headland and bay?

  Lastly, the hard rock is left sticking out into the sea. This is called a headland
• What is a headland?

  A headland is a narrow piece of land that extends out into the sea.
• What is a bay?

  A bay is a body of water that is partially enclosed by land, typically with a wide opening to the sea.