A long, low-lying sandy island that extends parallel to the shoreline is called a(n) ____.

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A long, low-lying sandy island that extends parallel to the shoreline is called a barrier island. Option A, oceanic island, refers to islands that are formed due to volcanic activity in the middle of an ocean. Option B, atoll, is a ring-shaped coral reef that encircles a lagoon partially or completely. Option C, groin, is a structure built perpendicular to the shoreline to trap sand and extend a beach.

A Long, Low-Lying Sandy Island That Extends Parallel to the Shoreline