depositional landforms: Beach, sand dunes, spits and bars Flashcards
1
Q
In a river is there more deposition on the inside or outside of a turn?
A
Inside because the water is flowing faster
2
Q
What causes longshore drift?
A
A prevailing wind at an angle to the beach
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4
Q
How does a spit form?
A
where the coastline changes direction and longshore drift continues to move material along the beach
5
Q
How are sand dunes formed?
A
when wind deposits sand on top of each other until a small mound starts to form
6
Q
How is a bar formed?
A
It is formed when longshore drift deposits material in front of a bay
