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The wind and rain wear away the soft rock and form bays the hard rock however cannot be worn away and therefore stays creating a headland.

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How long does it take for headlands to form?

The formation of headlands can vary greatly depending on factors such as wave action, geology, and coastal processes. It can take thousands to millions of years for headlands to fully form through erosion and weathering.


Are headlands made from erosion or deposition?

Headlands are typically formed by erosion, as the action of waves, currents, and weathering wears away the coastlines, creating protruding landforms. Erosion removes softer rock and sediment, leaving harder rock to form headlands that jut out into the water.


How do weathering and erosion form a deep canyon?

because of weathering


Is weathering a form of erosion?

Yes


How does erosion differnfrom weathering?

Erosion is the removal of the topsoil either by water or wind, while weathering is the break down of rock to form soil.


How a headland and bay is formed?

A bay is formed when water pushes its way in towards land.


What types of mountains form by forces of weathering and erosion?

Divergent. Convergent.


Are valleys formed your erosion or weathering?

Valleys can be formed by a combination of erosion and weathering. Erosion, which is the process of wearing away rock and soil, contributes to the shaping of valleys by moving sediment and carving out the land. Weathering breaks down rocks and contributes to the gradual formation of valleys over time.


Are caves formed by erosion or weathering?

Caves are typically formed by a combination of erosion and weathering. Erosion from water, wind, and ice can wear away rock formations, while weathering processes such as chemical weathering can dissolve minerals in the rock, creating openings that can eventually form caves over time.


How do weathering and erosion change a mountain?

it changes because of the weathering and erosion that takes away the soil and rocks causing it to lower and move to another place, which means that a new mountain will form from the weathering and erosion.


What type of erosion does rain drops form?

If you mean acidic rain, then rain drops obviously form chemical weathering. Weathering is the breaking down of rock into smaller pieces. Erosion is the carrying of sediment by water, wind, or ice.


What combination of process can transform a metormorphic rock to sediments?

Metamorphic rock can be transformed into sediments through the processes of weathering, erosion, and deposition. Weathering breaks down the rock into smaller pieces, erosion transports these pieces to new locations, and deposition settles the sediments in layers. Over time, these sediment layers can be compacted and cemented together to form sedimentary rock.