Formation of a Sandspit

Question 1

1) A sandpit is a…

Answer 1

marked change in the headland

Question 2

2) eg)

Answer 2

Rhu, Scotland

Question 3

3) The process of Longshore drift takes place, TMT

Answer 3

beach material, sand and gravel transport along the headland by the movement of water, when the waves crash upon the beach according to the prevailing wind. This is called Swash. The waves pull back down as backwash. TMT material gets transported along the shoreline.

Question 4

4) Sandspits often have a curve or hook TIB

Answer 4

secondary wind and waves direction carves the sand.

Question 5

5) A spit is created in an area of …

Answer 5

sheltered or calm water