Depositional Landforms

Question 1

Eroded material is transported and deposited by sea, with small material sifted by waves, and larger pieces thrown up in storms.

Answer 1

Beaches

Question 2

Beach material that sticks out, joined at one end. When the wind blows at an angle, causing long-shore drift, and may have a hook at one end if the wind direction changes.

Answer 2

Spits

Question 3

A bar is very similar to a spit. It is a ridge of sand or shingle which forms across the mouth of a river, the entrance to a bay or harbour. It is usually parallel to the coast.

Answer 3

Coastal Bar

Question 4

A bar linking an island to the mainland.

Answer 4

Tombolo