Which coastal outcome results when a headland erodes differentially because of rock resistance variation?

💡 Explanation

Barrier island formation occurs because wave refraction focuses energy on weaker rock outcrops enhancing **erosion**. This sediment then migrates, forming offshore islands. This barrier effect is concentrated near the headland region, therefore barrier islands occur, rather than seacliffs formed by uniform retreat.

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