depositional landforms Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
cuspate forelands
A
low lying traingluar shaped
long shore drift occurs in two directions
convergence at boundary of sediment cell
2
Q
bars
A
spit develops in a bay with no river flow
links two headlands if built accross
traps water in lagoons
3
Q
tombolos
A
beach extends and meets offshore land when a spit expands
4
Q
spits
A
prevailing wind carries material by LSD
orietnation changes, large shingle deposited due to low energy
storm waves throw material above high tide mark, more permanant
finer sand carried to end
spit will retreat seaward side, while LSD extends it eastwards
