WAEC Geography 2016 Question 33

Question 33

Coastal Landforms

Spits are formed by

  1. A.ocean currents and trade winds.
  2. B.wave erosion.
  3. C.long share drift and wave deposition.
  4. D.westerly winds.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (long share drift and wave deposition.)

Explanation

Longshore drift carries sand along the coast and waves deposit it as a spit.