Coastal environments

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Coastal Landforms

Figure 2: A detailed physical block diagram of a coastline showing various erosional and depositional features. Labelled features include a protruding headland with a sea cave, a natural sea arch, and a tall, isolated rock tower standing in the sea. Next to the headland is a sheltered bay containing a sandy beach. Further down the coast, a long, narrow ridge of sand and shingle extends from the mainland across part of a river estuary, showing a hooked or recurved end with a salt marsh sheltered behind it.

Using Figure 2, name the coastal landform which is defined as:

a.

A finger or ridge of sand or shingle extending out from the mainland into open water, often with a hooked end.

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b.

An isolated pillar of rock standing in the sea, separated from the main headland.

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