Formation of a Tombolo

Question 1

1) A tombolo is formed when…

Answer 1

a spit connects to an island from the mainland

Question 2

2) Spits are formed when the process of longshore drift takes place, TMT

Answer 2

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

Question 3

eg) Tombolo

Answer 3

Chestle beach connects the island of Portland to the mainland of Dorset.