The Estuary
(ref: http://www.niwa.co.nz/education-and-training/schools/students/estuaries )
What is an estuary?
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How has sea level change contributed to the formation of estuaries in NZ?
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Describe the role of estuaries as sediment traps
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There are four main types of estuary: bar built, tectonic, coastal plain, fjords. Which type is the Waimea Estuary? Explain why it is that type.
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List 10 of the most important or interesting features of estuary ecosystems
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There are about 12 different types of habitat found in estuaries, which two would be the most common in the Waimea Estuary?
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Estuaries are very important areas of nutrient recycling. What is the main source of nutrients and how have humans contributed to the nutrient cycle in estuaries?
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Describe the ecological value of the estuary
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Which of the cultural values of the estuary apply to me / our class?
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Should we worry about protecting our estuary? Explain.
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(ref: http://www.niwa.co.nz/education-and-training/schools/students/estuaries )
What is an estuary?
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How has sea level change contributed to the formation of estuaries in NZ?
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Describe the role of estuaries as sediment traps
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There are four main types of estuary: bar built, tectonic, coastal plain, fjords. Which type is the Waimea Estuary? Explain why it is that type.
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List 10 of the most important or interesting features of estuary ecosystems
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There are about 12 different types of habitat found in estuaries, which two would be the most common in the Waimea Estuary?
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Estuaries are very important areas of nutrient recycling. What is the main source of nutrients and how have humans contributed to the nutrient cycle in estuaries?
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Describe the ecological value of the estuary
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Which of the cultural values of the estuary apply to me / our class?
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Should we worry about protecting our estuary? Explain.
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