What is a barrier island?

a. a narrow bank of sand that projects into the water from a bend in the coastline

b. a long ridge of sediment deposited by the longshore current and separated from the mainland

c. a ridge of sand that forms between the mainland and an island connecting the island to the mainland

d. a long ridge of sediment that forms when a spit closes off a bay

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Jace Gibson

20 May, 10:49

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Camryn Arias · Answer 1

The answer is b. a long ridge of sediment deposited by the longshore current and separated from the mainland.

Yasmine · Answer 2

D) A long Ridge of sediment deposited by the Longshore current and separated from the mainland.