A coastal landform represented by an extension of sand from the shoreline into the open water is pictured below. It is described as a:
A)lagoon
B)barrier island
C)spit
D)marine terrace
E)wavecut cliff

Question

A coastal landform represented by an extension of sand from the shoreline into the open water is pictured below. It is described as a: 
A)lagoon 
B)barrier island 
C)spit 
D)marine terrace 
E)wavecut cliff

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A spit is a landform created by the accumulation of sediment that extends from the shoreline into open water, often in a hook or finger-like shape. It is not fully detached from the mainland like a barrier island and is not a raised platform like a marine terrace. A lagoon is a shallow body of water separated from the sea by a strip of land, which is not the case for a spit. A wavecut cliff is a vertical wall of rock that has been cut by erosion from waves, which is not applicable for the given landform.

A Coastal Landform Represented by an Extension of Sand from the Shoreline