Landforms of Coastal Deposition Flashcards
What is an off-shore bar?
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An offshore bar is a raised area of seabed that is found offshore.
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What is an off-shore bar?
Where do sandy beaches typically form?
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A sandy beach is usually formed in a sheltered bays, where low energy, constructive waves transport material onto the shore.
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Where do sandy beaches typically form?
Produce an annotated diagram to show the main features of a spit.
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Produce an annotated diagram to show the main features of a spit.
What is a sand dune?
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A sand dune is a small ridge or hill of sand found at the top of a beach, above the reach of the waves.
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What is a sand dune?
Identify 3 landforms of coastal deposition.
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Beaches, sand dunes, spits and bars.
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Identify 3 landforms of coastal deposition.

