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  • 20-08-2019
  • Geography
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The sand deposit connecting the shore to the island in the above photo is known as a: A. baymouth bar B. sand spit C. tombolo D. barrier island

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  • 22-08-2019

Answer: Option (C)

Explanation:

A tombolo is a depositional feature that is formed when the longshore current, moving parallel to the sea shore, carries the sand long with them and deposits along the shoreline. After this, subsequent backwash carries the sands along with it and deposits at a right angle to the sea shore. This deposited sands and other materials connects the shore to an island and this features are known as tombolo.

Thus, the correct answer is option (C).

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