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Odd-one-out?

Learn how mangrove forests and salt marshes protect coastlines from flooding. Explore changes in UK salt marshes and managed retreat strategies with video clips and text resources. Practice exam-style questions for better understanding.

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Odd-one-out?

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  1. Odd-one-out?

  2. True of False It has been suggested that the effects of the 2004 Tsunami were reduced because mangrove forests had been removed for the development of tourist resorts. • Salt marsh areas have been drained for farming – removing a natural barrier and making coastal areas increasingly vulnerable to flooding.

  3. How can the natural environment protect against flooding?

  4. How have Salt Marshes in the UK changed?How can Salt Marshes help to protect the coastline? http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/the-implementation-of-managed-retreat-to-counter-the-impact-of-rising-sea-levels/3194.html • Use the video clip and text book. • Answer the questions.

  5. Mangrove Forestshttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/mangrove-forest-habitat/8985.htmlAnswer questions 1a and 1b on page 31 of AQA text book.

  6. Managed Retreat http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/sea-defences-in-minehead-and-managed-retreat-in-porlock/3243.html • Use the video clip and text book. • Answer questions 2 and 3 • Finish for homework

  7. How can the natural environment protect against flooding? Write an exam style question for your neighbour to answer. It should be a ‘6-mark question’. Have a mark scheme ready to use as… When you have written it, swap over and see if they can answer it!

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