Studland - Case Study Flashcards
What is an ‘Ecosystem’?
The relationship between plants, animals and the environment
How do Sand Dunes build up?
They develop when the wind deposits sand as low hills behind a beach on a low flat area
What is the special grass grown on the sand and what does it do?
Marram grass which holds the dunes together
What are the issues with the nature reserve?
The nature reserve with its sand dunes and health is a vulnerable environment.
Why is Studkand Bay nature reserve a vulnerable environment?
Because the vegetation takes many years to establish and if the habitat is destroyed the ecosystem will break down
Give another issue
The area attracts many tourists and the beach can get very crowded in the summer
What does the development of Sand Dune system require?
- A plentiful full of sand
- Strong winds to transport sand particles through saltation
- An obstacle to trap the sand
Why are Sand Dune ecosystems special?
Because they are home to many rare species and plants
Define ‘Vegetation Succession’
The gradual change in vegetation
