Estuarine Mudflats and Salt Marsh Environments (AQA A-Level Geography): Flashcards

Low-lying silt & clay areas on sheltered coasts

Estuaries, behind spits, low-energy coastal environments

Clay particles clump in saltwater, forming heavier particles

Coastal ecosystem developing from mudflats via vegetation

Plant succession in saline environments

Pioneer plants tolerating salt & periodic submergence

Surface mat binding mud + deep roots securing sediment

Distinct zones by tidal level & vegetation type

Lower: spring & neap tides; Upper: spring tides only

UK's largest continuous mudflat system