Vegetation Flashcards

1
Q

Examples of ecosystems

A

Coral reef
Mangrove forest
Salt marsh
Sand dune

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Where are salt marshes and sand dunes common?

A

Coastal plains (lowland coasts)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What do salt marshes and sand dunes do?

A

Stabilise the soft sediment (mud and sand) which is deposited in low energy coastal environments.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is plant succession?

A

Evolution of plant communities over time

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What are sand dunes known as a?

A

Psammosere

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What plants can survive on sand dunes?

A

Drought-tolerant or xerophytic plants which need little water.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Where do sand dunes form?

A

Where there is a plentiful supply of sand, a large area of sand to dry out and onshore winds to blow sand towards the land.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What plants can survive in salt marshes?

A

Salt-tolerant or halophytic plants can survive in brackish (salty) conditions

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What are salt marshes known as

A

Haloseres

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly