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
2
Q
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
3
Q
1- what forms behind a spit?
2- why?
A
1- salt marsh
2- due to the water staying the and turning dirty