Human Impact on Sand Dunes

Task Work through the questions using the linked sources provided as an aid. Note the number of points e.g. [4] available for question.

Question 1 Describe the structure of a typical sand dune transect. [5]

Question 2 Define the term “ indirect impact of human activities” in terms of coastal ecosystems. [2]

Question 3 List and explain the current factors affecting the sand dune habitat which are “ direct impacts of human activities”. [6]

Question 4 What damage do human activities cause upon sand dune ecosystems? [6]

Question 5 What advice could be given (by means of an information board) to visitors to a sand dune area to minimise their impact? [6]