_______ is a linear bank of land that extends into a bay made by the deposition of longshore sediment.
A) A spit
B) A baymouth bar
C) A lagoon
D) A tombolo
E) A jetty

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A spit is a linear bank of land that extends into a bay made by the deposition of longshore sediment.

Answer: B, D
 A baymouth bar and a tombolo are both landforms made by the deposition of sediment in a bay. A baymouth bar is a sandbar that forms at the entrance to a bay, while a tombolo is a sandbar that connects an island to the mainland or another island. However, the question specifically asks for a linear bank of land, which fits the definition of a spit better than a baymouth bar or a tombolo.

Answer: C, E
 A lagoon is a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water by barrier islands or reefs, while a jetty is a structure built perpendicular to the coastline to protect a harbor or channel from the effects of waves and currents. Neither of these landforms fit the description of a linear bank of land that extends into a bay made by the deposition of longshore sediment.

_______ Is a Linear Bank of Land That Extends into a Bay