Stockton Sand Dunes - Ecosystems At Risk - Year 12 HSC

In which climatic zones are Coastal Sand Dune ecosystems most likely found?

• Temperate and arid tropical zones

• Wet tropical zones

• Polar zones

• Mediterranean zones

Which condition is essential for the formation of Coastal Sand Dunes?

• High annual rainfall

• Onshore prevailing winds

• High temperature throughout the year

• Offshore prevailing winds

Where is Stockton Bight situated?

• Halfway between Victoria and Queensland

• Near Sydney

• Near Melbourne

• Near Brisbane

What is the typical height of the sand dune system at Stockton Bight?

• 5 to 10 meters above sea level

• 15 to 20 meters above sea level

• 30 to 40 meters above sea level

• Over 50 meters above sea level

What are the low-lying areas between sand dunes called?

• Gullies

• Swales

• Depressions

• Sinkholes

What can you typically find in the swales of the sand dunes at Stockton Bight?

• Wetlands

• Sand pits

• Lakes

• Forests

What is the approximate area covered by the sand dune ecosystem at Stockton Bight?

• 20 square kilometers

• 50 square kilometers

• 78 square kilometers

• 100 square kilometers

What is the average depth of the sand dune system at Stockton Bight?

• 10 to 20 meters

• 20 to 30 meters

• 30 to 50 meters

• Over 60 meters

What is the length of the sand dune system at Stockton Bight?

• Approximately 10 kilometers

• Approximately 20 kilometers

• Approximately 30 kilometers

• Approximately 40 kilometers

What are the three zones of a typical coastal dune system?

• Foredune, backdune, and swale

• High tide zone, low tide zone, and intertidal zone

• Alpine zone, subalpine zone, and montane zone

• Forest zone, grassland zone, and desert zone