how people are spread around, in a country or area.
100
Defone tidal range.
The drop in sea level from high to low tide.
100
Define arch.
the curved outline left when the sea erodes the inside of a cave.
100
Explain how can weather be dangerous.
weather can cause problems like hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, etc. all of these have great negative consequences.
100
Define climate.
the average weather in a place.
200
Why is Antarctica that empty?
Weather, location, and the lack of resources are some reasons.
200
Explain the cocnepts of swash and backwash.
Out at the sea, waves roll. They break in shallow water, that rushes up the sand and is called swash. The water rolling back into the sea is called the backwash.
200
When does a cave form?
When the sea attacks cracks in the cliff at headland.
200
Name 5 different types of precipitation.
Rain, hail, sleet, snow, mist.
200
What are the 6 factors that affect climate?
latiitude, the earth's tilt, ocean currents, height above sea level, distance from coast, prevailing wind direction.
300
Suppose the human population doubles in the next 50 years. What problems might that cause?
more demand on resources, more environmental problems, etc.
300
How do groynes help a coastal town?
by stopping the beach from being carried away by longshore drift.
300
How does the softness of rock determine when it will get eroded?
the harder the rock, the slower the erosion.
300
In which layer of the atmosphere do we live?
(hint: its the layer where most weather occurs)
the troposphere
300
How can human activities alter climate?
answers may vary.
Example: carbon emmissions cause global warming.
400
Graph!
Year Population (billions)
1600 0.5
1800 1.0
2000 6.0
*Graph will be checked.
400
Outline how can a country benefit from coasts:
tourism, industries, shipping, transport, animal raisinh, oil tanking, building residential buildings, the navy, etc.
400
order in terms of what heppens first:
wave-cut platform, bay, spit, headland, beach, salt marsh.
headland, wave-cut platform, bay, beach, salt marsh, spit.
400
Why is knowing about weather important?
It protects humans from the dangers of weather.
400
Which of these best describe Jordan's climate:
hot tropical rainy climate, cool climate, very dry climate.
very dry climate.
500
Explain the impact of increasing population on the envionemnt, while outlining some soultions.
Answers may vary.
Example:
impact: the more land we take over, the less is left for all other living things.
solution: living in a more sustainable way.
500
In the UK, 3% of coasts belong to the ministry of defence. outline the reasons behind this.
1. important for the navy.
2. defends from invasion.
3. transportation.
500
How do humans benefit from the landforms created by the waves?
tourist attractions, natural transport of material, etc.
500
Outline the characterists of high pressure weather in the summer.
High pressure weather causes the sky to be clear, w/out clouds, so the sun is strong.
the ground gets cold at night, and water vapour condeses to form dew.
eavinings can be cool.
no rain in most occasions.
may cause thunderstorms and flooding inland.
500
How can climate affect economy?
Answers may vary.
Example: Some climates make it easier for a country to improve tourism other climates might make a country lag in this industry.