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A _____________ end has formed instead of a recurved spit end.
A _____________ end has formed instead of a recurved spit end.
bar
A bar can form across the mouth of a _____________, cutting off sea water from the bay.
A bar can form across the mouth of a _____________, cutting off sea water from the bay.
bay
Over time, a _____________ can form from a lagoon with still water.
Over time, a _____________ can form from a lagoon with still water.
freshwater lake
A _____________ is formed when a spit grows straight out to an island, joining it to the mainland.
A _____________ is formed when a spit grows straight out to an island, joining it to the mainland.
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Sand dunes occur when _____________ winds blow sediment to the back of the beach.
Sand dunes occur when _____________ winds blow sediment to the back of the beach.
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Sand starts to accumulate around a small obstacle, forming an _____________ dune.
Sand starts to accumulate around a small obstacle, forming an _____________ dune.
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As more sand accumulates, the dune grows, and vegetation develops on the upper and back dune surfaces, forming a _____________ dune.
As more sand accumulates, the dune grows, and vegetation develops on the upper and back dune surfaces, forming a _____________ dune.
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As the vegetation on the dune dies, the sand develops into soil, forming a _____________ dune.
As the vegetation on the dune dies, the sand develops into soil, forming a _____________ dune.
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The nutrients from dead vegetation enable more plants to grow, making the dune more _____________.
The nutrients from dead vegetation enable more plants to grow, making the dune more _____________.
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The tallest type of dune is part of the _____________ succession.
The tallest type of dune is part of the _____________ succession.
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