COASTAL DEPOSITION Flashcards
1
Q
How is a spit formed?
A
A spit is formed from sand and pebbles and created by a river current meeting a sea current. When they meet the energy that carried the sand in the water is lost and the sand is dropped.
2
Q
How does a lagoon form?
A
A lagoon is formed when a bar cuts off the bay between the headlands from the sea. This means a lagoon can form behind the bar
