Describe the processes in the formation of a coastline.

headlands and bays: differences in rock strength and resistance to erosion, different erosion rates = headlands and bays.cracks and caves forming from erosion, both sides of the headland.An arch forms.Roof caves in forming a stack.It eroded into a stump.example: old Harry and his wife.

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