Biosphere Checklist

Sand Dunes / Checklist
Be able to explain the term “climax vegetation”
Know examples of two different plant species at each area of sand dune succession and be able to explain why they are found here. [Use your revision cards to help you]
PODZOL SOIL
Be able to describe the characteristics of the soil. For example;
horizons, colour, texture, soil biota and drainage.
Be able to draw a fully annotated soil profile of these characteristics.
Be able to describe and explain the processes which have contributed to its development. [See summary notes e.g. leaching and gleying]
Use factors such as natural vegetation, soil organisms, climate, relief and drainage in order to do this.
BROWN EARTH SOIL
Be able to describe the characteristics of the soil. For example;
horizons, colour, texture, soil biota and drainage.
Be able to draw a fully annotated soil profile of these characteristics.
Be able to describe and explain the processes which have contributed to its development. [See summary notes e.g. leaching and gleying]
Use factors such as natural vegetation, soil organisms, climate, relief and drainage in order to do this.
GLEY SOIL
Be able to describe the characteristics of the soil. For example;
horizons, colour, texture, soil biota and drainage.
Be able to draw a fully annotated soil profile of these characteristics.
Be able to describe and explain the processes which have contributed to its development. [See summary notes e.g. leaching and gleying]
Use factors such as natural vegetation, soil organisms, climate, relief and drainage in order to do this.