Coastal Landforms Flashcards
1
Q
What are the five coastal landforms
A
Crack Cave Arch Stack Stump
2
Q
What is a spit
A
A spit is a ridge of sand or shingle that has been transported by longshore drift and then deposited changing the coastline
3
Q
What is longshore drift
A
A process that transports sediment along the beach
4
Q
How are sand dunes created
A
Sediment is swept onto the beach in the swash
