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1
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What is an ‘Ecosystem’?

A

The relationship between plants, animals and the environment

2
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How do Sand Dunes build up?

A

They develop when the wind deposits sand as low hills behind a beach on a low flat area

3
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What is the special grass grown on the sand and what does it do?

A

Marram grass which holds the dunes together

4
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What are the issues with the nature reserve?

A

The nature reserve with its sand dunes and health is a vulnerable environment.

5
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Why is Studkand Bay nature reserve a vulnerable environment?

A

Because the vegetation takes many years to establish and if the habitat is destroyed the ecosystem will break down

6
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Give another issue

A

The area attracts many tourists and the beach can get very crowded in the summer

7
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What does the development of Sand Dune system require?

A
  • A plentiful full of sand
  • Strong winds to transport sand particles through saltation
  • An obstacle to trap the sand
8
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Why are Sand Dune ecosystems special?

A

Because they are home to many rare species and plants

9
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Define ‘Vegetation Succession’

A

The gradual change in vegetation