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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Definitions:

Acidity

A measure of how many hydrogen ions are present in a solution, reflecting its capability to donate protons.

Increasing Order

A sequence arrangement from the lowest to the highest value, often used in chemistry to describe trends in properties or reactivities.

Acid-base Extractions

A technique in organic chemistry used to separate compounds based on their differences in solubility in acidic or basic environments.

Benzoic Acid

An aromatic carboxylic acid with the formula C6H5COOH, used in the manufacture of various cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.