A Major Difference Between a Barrier Island and a Barrier

question 85

Multiple Choice

A major difference between a barrier island and a barrier spit is

• A)one of regional terminology,a barrier island and a barrier spit are the same thing.
• B)barrier spits are anthropogenic,modeled after natural barrier islands.
• C)a barrier spit is connected to the mainland,whereas a barrier island is not.
• D)a barrier spit is a depositional feature that connects the barrier island to the mainland.

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