Coastal Landforms Flashcards
1
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Formation of a spit
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An accumulation of sand with one end attached to the land and the other reaching out across an estuary. Large amounts of sediment are transported by longshore drift and where the coastline suddenly changes direction to leave a sheltered shallow area of water.
2
Q
Headland
A
A high area of land that extends out into the sea
3
Q
Bay
A
A low lying area of land on the coast
4
Q
Cave
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A small opening in a headland
5
Q
Arches
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A natural rock formation often created by two sea caves eroding backwards towards each other until the back walls disappear
6
Q
Stack
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A tall piece of rock separated from the headland
7
Q
Sandbar
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A linear landform extending into the sea and across a bay
8
Q
Lagoon
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A shallow area of water separated from the sea by a sand bar
