4.2.5 Ecosystems at a local scale

Activity 1

Main question

How does succession develop in coastal sand dunes?

Questions

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Compare the dunes in Resource A.

Using statistical methods such as Scatter Graphs and Spearman Rank Correlation, interpret the data in Resource B.

Explain the development of the succession seen in Resource B.

Use Resource C to assess how marram grass has adapted to enable it to be a pioneer species in a sand dune succession.