Which of the following statements regarding barrier islands is/are correct? 1. These are small chains of sand islands that form offshore, far from the coast. 2. Lagoons or shallower marshes separate the barrier islands from the mainland. 3. Such locations

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Q: 75 (CDS-I/2024)
Which of the following statements regarding barrier islands is/are correct?
1. These are small chains of sand islands that form offshore, far from the coast.
2. Lagoons or shallower marshes separate the barrier islands from the mainland.
3. Such locations are hazardous for settlements because they are easily swept away by storms and hurricanes.

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

CDS-I

Barrier islands are typically separated from the mainland by lagoons or marshes. They are prone to erosion and can be dangerous for settlements due to vulnerability from storms and hurricanes. Not all barrier islands are far offshore; they can be close to the coast.