i need to know for the school project i'm doing
2007-09-21 19:08:29 · 4 answers · asked by koop 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Barry K is bang on.Sometimes they are temporary shingle or sand promontories washed up by strong tidal activity.
2007-09-21 19:22:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spit
A spit is a finglerlike ridge of sediment that extends out beyond the beach into the ocean. This is a result of the final deposition of the sand from longshore drifts. Where the direction of the shore turns inland (reenters) the longshore current spreads out or dissipates. No longer able to carry the full load, much of the sediment is dropped. This causes a bar to build out from the shore, eventually becoming a spit.
2007-09-22 02:18:18 · answer #2 · answered by Bethany 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is like a bar or a beach that is formed by moving sand along the coast.
Look here for more detailed information http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spit_(landform)
Good images http://geology.uprm.edu/Morelock/5_image/barspit.jpg
http://www.fortunecity.com/greenfield/ecolodge/25/spurn.gif
2007-09-29 23:00:04 · answer #3 · answered by yorkgurl3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they are needle shaped natural prominotries (headlands) A good example of this is Portland Bill, and Chesil Bank in Dorset.
www.googleearth.com for a closer look.
Good luck with the Project.
2007-09-22 02:16:55 · answer #4 · answered by Barry K 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋