The relationship between process, time, landforms and landscapes in coastal settings
Coastal landforms develop because specific processes act over time. The longer and more intensely a process operates, the more it shapes the wider landscape around it.
Real World
The chalk stacks at Old Harry Rocks in Dorset represent centuries of hydraulic action and corrasion isolating headland material; the same cliffs show how rapid modern erosion (up to 1 m/year nearby at Barton-on-Sea) can compress this timeline.
Exam Focus
When asked about 'landscapes', zoom out from individual landforms to describe how multiple features combine over time — one-landform answers rarely access the highest mark band.
Essay Framework
Use PEEL to structure every paragraph. Tap each step for guidance and an example.
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