Studland Bay- Coastal Habitat Flashcards
Where is Studland Bay?
Dorset, south west England
Which 3 types of habitat are present at Studland Bay?
Sandy beaches, sand dunes, heathland
Which habitat is a SSSI and a nature reserve?
Heathland
List some reptiles at Studland Bay
Adders, sand lizards, grass snakes
List some birds at Studland Bay
Dartford warblers, shelducks, grebes
Which bird at Studland Bay is endangered?
Dartford warblers
Name a fish thats only breeding place across the whole of the UK is at Studland Bay
Spiny seahorses
Name 3 plants at Studland Bay
Heath, marram grass, lyme grass
Adaptations: What 2 adaptations does marram grass have?
Folded leaves, long roots
Adaptations: What do folded leaves reduce?
Water loss
Adaptations: Why do plant lose a lot of water on the dunes?
They are very windy and dry which increases transpiration
Adaptations: Why are long roots important?
As they take up water and stabilise the plant in the loose sand
Adaptations: What adaptation does lyme grass have?
Waxy leaves
Adaptations: What do waxy leaves do?
Reduce water loss by transpiration
Adaptations: What adaptation do grebes have?
Feet far back on their bodies to help them dive (streamlined)
Adaptations: How do grebes find food?
Dive underwater
Adaptations: What adaptation do snakes and lizards have?
Thick, scaly skin
Adaptations: What are the 2 purposes of thick, scaly skin?
Reduce water loss
Protection from the rough undergrowth of the heathland
Conflicts: What problem does people walking across sand dunes cause?
Erosion of sand dunes
Conflicts: What is destroying the seagrass, and damaging the habitat for seahorses?
Boat anchors
Conflicts: What can damage the heathland?
Fires
Conflicts: What can start the fires?
Cigarettes
BBQs
Conflicts: When was the fire that destroyed 6 acres of heathland?
2008
Conflicts: What 3 strategies have the National Trust to protect sand dunes?
Board Walks, Fencing them off and planting marram grass, putting up info signs for tourists
Conflicts: How does planting marram grass protect the dunes?
The marram grass roots stabilise the sand
Conflicts: How are the National Trust stopping the risk of fires?
Educating tourists and putting fire beaters around the heathland
Conflicts: How do info signs help?
Educate people on how to enjoy the environment without damaging it
