How Spits are Formed

Question 1

how are spits formed?

step 1

Answer 1

1. sediment is carried by longshore drift

Question 2

how are spits formed?

step 2

Answer 2

2. when there is a change in the shape of the coastline, deposition occurs. a long thin ridge of material is deposited. this is the spit

Question 3

how are spits formed?

step 3

Answer 3

3. a hooked end can form if there is a change in wind direction

Question 4

how are spits formed?

step 4

Answer 4

4. waves cannot get past a spit, therefore the water behind a spit is very sheltered. silts are deposited here to form salt marshes or mud flats