2. Coastal features around Torquay
• Label the following boxes onto your map.
Discordant
Headland.
Series of
headlands
(Schists) and
bays (slate and
sandstone)
River Dart. Sediment
is deposited along
the coastline from
this river,
contributing to the
volume in the local
sediment cell.
Salcombe, Crowded Coast. Busy natural
harbour (Ria) that is very popular with
pleasure crafts.
South Hams AONB. Tourists enjoy the
scenery along the south Hams stretch
of coast.
Torquay. Popular coastal resort (English
Riveria). Influx of retired people. High
unemplyment.
