Sand that extends from a bend in the coast into open water is called a
A)barrier island.
B)lagoon.
C)barrier spit.
D)tombolo.
E)arch

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Sand that extends from a bend in the coast into open water is called a barrier spit. A barrier island is a long, narrow sandy island that is parallel to the mainland and separated from it by a lagoon or a bay. A lagoon is a shallow body of water separated from the ocean by a barrier island or a barrier spit. A tombolo is a sandbar that connects an island to the mainland or another island. An arch is a coastal landform that is formed by the erosion of rock or cliffs by waves.

Sand That Extends from a Bend in the Coast into Open