4. Landscapes are in a state of continual change. Which two natural processes powered by water are most responsible for continually changing landscapes.
a. Erosion and weathering b. Erosion and deposition
c. Transportation and deposition d. Transportation and calcification 5. Identify the term used to describe the laying down of material carried by rivers, wind, ice and ocean currents
or waves. a. Erosion
b. Sediment c. Transport d. Deposition 6. Identify the importance of fire in maintaining savanna grasslands by combining two of the following statements. a. It clears out the undergrowth and encourages new plant growth. b. It creates new habitats for animals. c. It prevents trees from taking over, as saplings are burnt in the process. d. The soil becomes more fertile. 7. A cave is formed by the process of: a. erosion. b. deposition. c. transpiration. d. condensation. 8. What is the main purpose of a ‘groyne’. a. To hold the sand and grass area at the back of the beach b. To stop waves rushing onshore c. To take sand from further up the beach or another area, or to pump it from offshore d. To stop the sea from removing so much sand from the beach 9. Identify the term that describes the movement of water in a wave as it breaks onto a beach. a. Longshore drift b. Swash c. Watershed d. Tributary 10. Determine which of the following is not a method used to protect beach areas from erosion. a. Grommets b. Seawall c. Sand renourishment d. Rockwalls 11. Identify which of the following is not a water feature that shapes the land. a. Rain b. Temperature c. Glaciers d. Oceans 12. Despite the risks of flooding, a high level of agricultural activity is often found in floodplains. Besides the availability of water, identify another reason that explains this pattern. a. High human populations b. High levels of nutrients in soils c. High degree of sunlight d. High diversity of plants and animals ANALYSE AND APPLY 13. Differentiate between the terms erosion , deposition and transportation . 14. Propose two reasons for the preservation of landscapes. 15. Explain how karst landscapes are formed. 16. Identify three factors that influence the formation of landscapes.
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