Virtual Field Trip to the Florida Keys

Upper Keys: Location 5 - Long Key

The top of the beach at Long Key Point.

This is the supratidal part of the beach. Here an accumulation of organic material material lies on top of the beach sand. Study the close-ups: picture 1 and picture 2, and try to identify the main components of this accumulation.

Make a list of components, then click on the button to the left to check your answers.

Where did this material originate? How did this material get here? What are the geological implications of finding material like this in this environment? Think about this, then click on the button to the left to check your answers.