Salt marsh formation Flashcards by Leander Pedzeni | Brainscape

Q

where is an example of salt marshes?

A

Black eyes point spit, Sheringham Norfolk

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What are the inputs?

A

Clay or waves

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What are the outputs?

A

Mudflat

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What are the stores?

A

Salt marsh

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What are the flows?

A

Suspension

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Why is a low energy environment needed?

A

So clay isn’t disturbed easily and can deposit

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Why is vegetation needed?

A

Stabilised mudflat

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What type of vegetation are in salt marshes

A

Halophytic = salt tolerant

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What is flocculation?

A

Clay particles + salt water = stuck together

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What do the plants do to the waves?

A

Slow them down

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