Sand that extends from a coast into open water is called a barrier spit.

a. True

b. False

It is True - Sand that extends from a coast into open water is called a barrier spit.

Barrier spits are formed when there is a deposit on the shoreline due to the lateral movement of water.

The waves are known to hit the shoreline at a particular angle which cause the lateral movement of water accompanied with the sedimentation along the coastline in the direction of the wave motion.