A strip of sediment deposited by coastal processes that connects the mainland to an island is called a(n)_____.
A)spit
B)longshore bar
C)fringing reef
D)groin
E)tombolo

Question

A strip of sediment deposited by coastal processes that connects the mainland to an island is called a(n)_____. ​
A)spit ​
B)longshore bar
C)fringing reef
D)groin
E)tombolo

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A tombolo is a deposition landform in which an island is attached to the mainland or another island by a narrow piece of land such as a spit or bar. This occurs as a result of the deposition of sediment by coastal processes.

A Strip of Sediment Deposited by Coastal Processes That Connects