Horn Island is a small island about 10 km offshore from Biloxi, Mississippi, that is about 20 km long and 1 km wide. What are features like Horn Island called?
A) reefs
B) sand spits
C) beaches
D) barrier islands

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The island's description matches that of a barrier island which is a long, narrow, offshore deposit of sand or sediment that runs parallel to the coastline and protects the mainland from the impact of storms and the open sea.

Horn Island Is a Small Island About 10 Km Offshore