A ridge of sand projecting into a bay and often having a hooked end is a ________.
A)spit
B)jetty
C)groin
D)sea stack

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A spit is a narrow ridge of sand that projects into a bay or other body of water and often has a hooked end. A jetty is a man-made structure built perpendicular to the coast to protect a harbor or inlet from waves. A groin is a structure built perpendicular to the coast to trap sand and maintain a beach, and a sea stack is a tall rock column that is isolated from the mainland and formed from erosion.

A Ridge of Sand Projecting into a Bay and Often