Material deposited in a long ridge extending out from a coast is called a
A)tombolo.
B)barrier spit.
C)lagoon.
D)barrier island.

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A long ridge extending out from a coast is called a barrier spit, also known as a sand spit. Tombolo is a sand ridge that connects an island to the mainland. Lagoon refers to a shallow body of water separated from the sea by a barrier island or coral reef. Barrier island is a long, narrow strip of land parallel to the mainland, separated by a lagoon or bay.

Material Deposited in a Long Ridge Extending Out from a Coast