2024 · Q58
Which of the following statements regarding barrier islands is/are correct?
- 1These are small chain of sand islands that form offshore, far from the coast.
- 2Lagoons or shallower marshes separate the barrier islands from the mainland.
- 3Such locations are hazardous for settlements because they are easily swept away by storms and hurricanes.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
General KnowledgeGeography
- A1 only
- B1 and 2 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect: barrier islands are chains of sand islands that form offshore, parallel and close to the coast — not "far from the coast". Statement 2 is correct: lagoons or shallow marshes typically separate barrier islands from the mainland. Statement 3 is correct: such low-lying locations are hazardous for settlements as they are easily overwashed by storms and hurricanes. With statements 2 and 3 correct, the answer is (C).