7. Keyhaven Salt Marshes

Video

Watch the video from Keyhaven Salt Marshes and then answer the questions below

6 a) What protects Keyhaven salt marsh from erosion by destructive waves?(2)

6 b) Why is Spartina Anglica so important for salt marsh foundation? (check your notes and textbook) (3)

6 c) Find 3 x migrating birds which can be found at Keyhaven Salt Marsh  (3)

6 d) Why do rising sea levels mean the salt marsh needs to migrate inland? (hint: intertidal zone) (3)

6 e) Why is it not possible for Keyhaven Salt Marsh to migrate inland? (2)

Reading Response Questions

Read page 3 of the Geofile 124 – Salt Marshes and answer the questions below

7 a) How does erosion of Hurst Castle Spit affect Keyhaven Salt Marsh?

7 b) What role does Spartina Anglica play in Salt Marsh succession?

7 c) What impact would erosion of Keyhaven Salt Marsh have on the surrounding coastline?

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