Geography: Coastal Deposition and Landforms

A _____________ end has formed instead of a recurved spit end.

A bar can form across the mouth of a _____________, cutting off sea water from the bay.

Over time, a _____________ can form from a lagoon with still water.

A _____________ is formed when a spit grows straight out to an island, joining it to the mainland.

Sand dunes occur when _____________ winds blow sediment to the back of the beach.

Sand starts to accumulate around a small obstacle, forming an _____________ dune.

As more sand accumulates, the dune grows, and vegetation develops on the upper and back dune surfaces, forming a _____________ dune.

As the vegetation on the dune dies, the sand develops into soil, forming a _____________ dune.

The nutrients from dead vegetation enable more plants to grow, making the dune more _____________.

The tallest type of dune is part of the _____________ succession.