Landforms of deposition Flashcards
1
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What are recurved ends >
A
Previous ends of a spit, occurs when the transport processes vary over time.
2
Q
Give example of;
- Compound spit
- Normal spit
- Bar
- Tombolo
A
- Hurst Castle spit
- Spurn Head spit
- Slapton sands
- Portland
3
Q
What is an offshore bar ?
A
A ridge of material, in the sea, running parallel to the cosatline
4
Q
How is an offshore bar formed, give an example ?
A
Hordle cliff
- Destructive waves erode the sand, due to strong backwash, and deposit it offshore
5
Q
Is an offshore bar a sink or source ?
A
A sink, but potentially a source as well. Waves will break further out to sea + reduce wave energy.
6
Q
How is a Barrier island formed, give an example ?
A
- Fire island
- Similar to an offshore bar but they are always exposed, thought to have been created after the last ice age as material was left behind.
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