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2. Explain how you think the beach sands became located landward of the relict saltmarsh mud.

3. Portions of the living saltmarsh (wetland) in FIGURE 15.5C recently have been buried by bodies of white sand that was

deposited from storm waves that crashed over the beach and sand dunes. What is the name given to such sand bodies?

4. Photograph 15.6C was taken from a landform called Aaron’s Hill. It is the headland of this part of the island. What will
eventually happen to Aaron’s Hill? Why?

5. Based upon your answer in part 4, would Aaron’s Hill be a good location for a resort hotel? Explain your answer.

6. REFLECT & DISCUSS Based upon your inferences, observations, and explanations above, what will eventually happen
to the living salt marsh in FIGURES 15.5B and C ?

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