Estuarine mudflats + salt marshes Flashcards
1
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Where do mudflats form?
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On sheltered shorelines which are not exposed to powerful waves, in low energy areas.
2
Q
Why are mudflats not necessarily a permanent feature?
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Due to changes in sea level, changes to tidal flows, wave action, and changes in discharge levels from the river.
3
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What are halophytes?
A
Vegetation which tolerate salt and periodic submergence from the sea.
4
Q
What is flocculation?
A
The accumulation of individual clay particles into larger, heavier particles which sink to the river bed.
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