Bars, spits And Sand dunes Flashcards

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What are sand dunes?

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The hills of sand created at the back of the Beach

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What are older sandunes called?

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Mature dunes

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What are the newer sand dunes called?

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Embryo dunes

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When is a bar created?

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A bar is created when a spit grows across a bay

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What are spits?

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They are piles of sand that create sheltered zones across the coast

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