Headlands

Why do headlands wear away more quickly than bay shorelines?

A Headlands are typically made of softer rock. B Headlands are typically made of harder rock. C Wave energy is concentrated on bay shorelines. D Wave energy is concentrated on headlands.

Public Comments

1. D... wave energy is not concentrated nor is it nearly as intense on bay shorelines. I live on the Raritan Bay in Northern Monmouth County of New Jersey and there are never any real waves at the bay. Even during storm times the waves are about the size of low to mid tide at the ocean beach so its not much at all. So the answer is D