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What factors affect dune shape?
AIR, WIND, & VEGETATION. The main effect to creating the dune is wind which is caused by air, if there is to much vegetation it is harder to make a dune.
What are a semi- dry plains with sparce vegetation?
Dune
What has the author Trevor R Partridge written?
Trevor R. Partridge has written: 'The sand dune and beach vegetation inventory of New Zealand' -- subject(s): Beach plants, Vegetation surveys, Plant communities, Sand dune plants
Why is dune vegetation important?
Like on any other surface, vegetation has a "stabilizing effect" - the roots and leaves, etc. prevent or slow down erosion. In the case of deserts, the slow the rate of dune movement, thus slowing the spread of deserts.
Why are the arms of a parabolic dune following and not leading the bulk as they do at a Barchan-Dune?
Parabolic dunes have trailing arms because the arms are usually 'held back' by surface vegetation. The vegetation acts to limit sediment transport by wind action and to consolidate the surface sands.
What determines the shape of sand dunes?
air,wind,and vegetation. The main effect to creating the dune is which caused by air
What factors determine the shape of the sand dunes?
air,wind,and vegetation. The main effect to creating the dune is which caused by air
What type of dune forms at the right angles to the wind when there is abundant sand a lack of vegetation and a constant wind deflection?
Barchan :)
What has the author Eileen Joyce Sothern written?
Eileen Joyce Sothern has written: 'The response of dune vegetation to human trampling and grazing'
What type of sand dune will likely form if the sand supply is limited the wind direction is constant and vegetation is sparse?
barchan dunes
Why is Dune important?
Like on any other surface, vegetation has a "stabilizing effect" - the roots and leaves, etc. prevent or slow down erosion. In the case of deserts, the slow the rate of dune movement, thus slowing the spread of deserts.
What has the author E van der Maarel written?
E. van der Maarel has written: 'Succession - Advances in Vegetation Science -' 'The vegetation of the dunes near Oostvoorne - the Netherlands -' -- subject- s -: Oostvoorne Dunes, Sand dune plants
