Depositional Landforms Flashcards

1
Q

What is a spit?

A

Spits are long narrow ridges of sand and shingle projecting out to sea from the coastline

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

How do bars form?

A

Occasionally a spit is able to grow right across a bay, trapping a lake or lagoon behind it - this feature is called a bar.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly