Question

Landform F is a headland. Describe the effect of waves on the headland and predict how it will change over time.

Answer 1

Given that Landform F is a headland.

The effect of waves on the headland – Energy from waves will be concentrated on the headland.

How the headland will change over time – The headland will erode and level out with the rest of the shore.

Answer 2

As waves move towards a shore comprising headlands and bays, they incline towards the headlands. This focuses the energy of the waves on the headlands. With time, the waves will erode a headland, and will even out the shoreline. With erosion, a headland may give rise to caves or sea arches. A sea arch may get erode and collapse, giving rise to a sea stack.