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2. A sand dune is only able to form when which two things are present?

  • strong on-shore winds, obstacles to limit sand movement
  • expanses of dry sand, biological weathering
  • precipitation, soft rocks
  • obstacles to limit sand movement, longshore drift

3. Which of these descriptions best describes a dune slack

  • an obstacle that limits sand movement
  • A depression between dune ridges
  • A species of plant that grows on fixed grey dunes
  • A large hole that appears in the dune

4. What height can a yellow dune reach up to?

  • 5 metres
  • 7.5 metres
  • 3 metres
  • 10 metres

5. What is the cause of the coloring of yellow sand dunes?

  • Lack of sea water
  • Lack of humus
  • Lack of plants
  • Lack of rain

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