A portion of the coast that extends outward into a large body of water is called a
A) bay.
B) pocket beach.
C) headland.
D) spit.
E) foredune.

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A headland is a portion of the coast that extends outward into a large body of water. A bay is an indentation of a coastline where a body of water is partially surrounded by land. A pocket beach is a small beach that is situated in a sheltered area of the coast. A spit is a narrow strip of land that extends into a body of water, and a foredune is a sand dune located near the coastline.

A Portion of the Coast That Extends Outward into a Large