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Which of the following describes a 'Tombolo' as a coastal depositional landform?
A. A curved spit enclosing a shallow lagoon
B. A narrow ridge of sand connecting an offshore island to the mainland✓ Correct Answer
C. A steep cliff formed by wave erosion
D. An accumulation of sand parallel to the shore but separated by a channel
💡 Solution & Explanation
A tombolo is a coastal depositional landform where a sand ridge or spit connects an offshore island directly to the mainland. Landforms like sea cliffs are produced by wave erosion rather than depositional processes. Coastal geomorphology features prominently in physical geography syllabi.
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