Summary: A sand dune is a landform created by waves. True, a delta is formed when a river meets the sea. A peninsula is formed when coast stretches in curved shape. Coastal erosion destroys landforms. Lagoon forms when two channels meet. Headland has steep cliff face. Spit forms an island. Barrier island is formed from sand & sediment.

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Create 8 multiple choice questions on coastal landforms for KS3

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1. Which of the following is a landform created by the action of waves?

a) Sand dune
b) Coral reef
c) Mountain
d) Cave

Answer: a) Sand dune

2. A delta is formed when a river meets the sea.

a) True
b) False

Answer: a) True

3. What is the landform formed when a long section of coast stretches in a curved shape?

a) Atoll
b) Barrier island
c) Headland
d) Peninsula

Answer: d) Peninsula

4. What is the result of a process called coastal erosion?

a) Deposition of sediment
b) Formation of beaches
c) The creation of landforms
d) The destruction of landforms

Answer: d) The destruction of landforms

5. What type of landform is formed when two channels of water meet and the water flows around a spit of land at the meeting point?

a) Estuary
b) Bay
c) Lagoon
d) Harbor

Answer: c) Lagoon

6. Which of the following is a feature of a headland?

a) It is formed from the deposition of sediment
b) It is surrounded by water on three sides
c) It has a steep cliff face
d) It is generally larger than a bay

Answer: c) It has a steep cliff face

7. What type of landform does a spit form?

a) Beach
b) Island
c) Bay
d) Peninsula

Answer: b) Island

8. A barrier island is a type of island formed from sand and sediment which has become detached from the mainland.

a) True
b) False

Answer: a) True