Case Study: The Sefton Coast Sand Dunes (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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What is the total area covered by the Sefton Coast dune system?
What is the total area covered by the Sefton Coast dune system?
2,100 hectares
How many flowering plant species have been recorded at the Sefton Coast?
How many flowering plant species have been recorded at the Sefton Coast?
460 species
What is a psammosere?
What is a psammosere?
Succession sequence on sand dunes
How fast can marram grass grow upwards through accumulating sand?
How fast can marram grass grow upwards through accumulating sand?
Up to 1 metre per year
Why are mobile dunes also called 'yellow dunes'?
Why are mobile dunes also called 'yellow dunes'?
Bare sand remains visible between grass
Which protected species breeds in dune slacks at the Sefton Coast?
Which protected species breeds in dune slacks at the Sefton Coast?
Natterjack toad
How much duneland was flattened for asparagus farming in the 19th century?
How much duneland was flattened for asparagus farming in the 19th century?
80 hectares
What percentage of the Sefton Coast dunes is managed as golf courses?
What percentage of the Sefton Coast dunes is managed as golf courses?
Over 25%
What problem did pine plantations cause on the dunes?
What problem did pine plantations cause on the dunes?
Dense shade & lowered water tables
Which technique creates breeding pools for the natterjack toad?
Which technique creates breeding pools for the natterjack toad?
Turf-stripping & excavation