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The portion of the land projecting into the sea is called _________.

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beach
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sea cliff
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sand bar
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headland
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Solution

The correct option is D headland
A headland is an area of land that extends into a large body of water. It is often a cliff or other elevated landform overlooking a sea or ocean. It is formed when a softer rock in pushed or eroded inwards, the hard rocks sticks out in the sea.

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