Geography GCSE
Spit
What Spit means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Spit
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A long, narrow ridge of sand or shingle extending out from the coast into the sea, formed by longshore drift.
Topics that use Spit
- Coastal erosion and deposition create distinctive landforms within the coastal landscape (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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