Sand dune zonation and the process of succession

Learn about the formation of the sand dunes, the history of the site and its geology. Look at the adaptations of the plants. Use techniques such as, quadrats, dune topographical survey, soil and analysis, to investigate zonation and the changing conditions along a sand dune succession. Also look at the management of the site and its effect on the succession and creation of a plagioclimax.

Important Information

Ability Level(s): GCSE
Relevant Subject(s): Geography
Terrain: Sand dunes
Distance: 3.00 miles
Cost: £240.00
Maximum places: 30

Equipment Required

Warm clothes, waterproofs, walking boots, lunch and a drink.

This field trip has the following curriculum links

Geography: AQA

Coastal environments A level.

Geography: AQA Ecosystems: Change and Challenge

Nature of ecosystems.
Ecosystems in the British Isles over time.
Ecosystem issues on a local scale: impact of human activity. Changes in ecosystems.
A level.

Geography: AQA Geography Fieldwork Investigation

The individual investigation of a geographical argument, assertion, hypothesis, issue or problem.
A level.

Geography: Geographical Skills

Study the physical world: the processes and landforms of coasts or rivers. KS3.

Geography: Geographical Skills

Field data collection, evaluating field techniques.

Geography: OCR Environmental Issues

Ecosystems and environments under threat.
A level.

Geography: OCR Managing Change in Human Environments

The growth of tourism.
A level.

Geography: OCR Managing Physical Environments

Coastal environments.
A level.

Geography: WJEC

Coastal landforms and their management.
A2.

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