Landforms of deposition

Question 1

What is deposition

Answer 1

occurs when there is a low energy environment
happens in sheltered areas such as bays

Question 2

sandy beaches

Answer 2

formed in sheltered bays when sand is deposited

Question 3

pebble beaches

Answer 3

form on higher energy coastlines as it takes more energy to move pebbles than sand

Question 4

Sand dunes

Answer 4

develop in coastal areas where there is a supply of sand which is blown inland. this grows and grows until it forms a dome

Question 5

spits and bars

Answer 5

formed throughout the process of longshore drift.