An Investigation into Microclimate on a Sand Dune System

... Geography Coursework: An Investigation into Microclimate on a Sand Dune System - First Draft Introduction Aim To provide detailed place study of a sand dune system on the Mediterranean coast. In particular to:- * Understand the physical morphology of sand dune systems * Consider the role of succession in the development of sand dune systems * Consider the impact of tourism on fragile ecosystems and consider how this can best be managed. We will be visiting a sand dune on the south coast of France near Montpellier; here will conduct our investigation and collect data to be used to complete our objectives. Objectives Profile To predict where ground temperature, soil temperature, air humidity, air temperature and wind speed will be higher and lower, and how to collect this data. Predictions for each Variable Ground Temp - I predict that the ground temp will be higher on the peaks and lower in the troughs this would be because the peaks

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