Barrier islands are:a

perpendicular to the shore.
b. formed when sediments accumulate on submerged rises.
c. broad and offshore
d. connected to the shore.


ANS: B
Barrier islands are narrow and exposed sand-bars. They are parallel to the shore, but separate from the
land. Information can be found in the section Larger-Scale Features Accumulate on Depositional
Coasts.

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