Landforms of Coastal Deposition Flashcards

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What is a bar?
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A bar is a ridge of sand or single that joins two headlands either side of a bay.

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What is a bar?
Produce an annotated diagram to show the main features of a spit.
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The formation of a spit

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Produce an annotated diagram to show the main features of a spit.
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?
Draw a beach profile.
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Beach profile diagram

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Draw a beach profile.
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?




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