Landforms of coastal deposition Flashcards

1
Q

in 4 steps, explain how sand dunes are formed :

A

1-sand is transported by wind
2-gathers against an obstacle
3-creates a stump of samd
4-forms an embryo dune

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what is the difference between a spit and a bar?

A

spit - when water gathers between land and open salt water

bay - water trapped behind sand, creating a pond

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3
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1- what forms behind a spit?

2- why?

A

1- salt marsh

2- due to the water staying the and turning dirty

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