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