Mass Movement
What is Mass Movement?
The movement of loose material (regolith) down a slope under the influence of gravity
Name the three stages of a river
Youthful stage (Upper Course), Mature Stage (Middle Course), Old Age Stage (Lower Course)
What is The Sea?
The connected body of salty water that covers about 70% of the Earth's surface
Name the 7 continents
Europe, Africa, North and South America, Asia, Australia and Antarctica
What is the new name given to the social media platform "Twitter" ?
X
Name one factor that influences mass movement
Slope or Gradient, Vegetation, Water (precipitation) or Human Activity
Why would a river deposit (drop) its load?
Because it begins to slow down and lose energy, which happens in the Old Age Stage
Name the 3 coastal processes (Hint: They are the same as the 3 river processes!)
Erosion, Transportation and Deposition
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile River (6650km)
When did the Reformation begin?
1517
True Or False: Soil Creep is a rapid movement and flows quickly down steep slopes
False (very slow movement, gentle slopes)
Explain "Abrasion" (In terms of a river!)
When broken down eroded material is thrown against the bed and banks of a river which wears them away
What is the Swash and Backwash?
The swash is the force of incoming waves, while the backwash is the pulling force of retreating waves
Name the 5 oceans
Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic and Antarctic/Southern Sea
What can run but never walks, has a mouth but never talks, has a head but never weeps, has a bed but never sleeps, has a bank but no money, joins up with friends but ends up lonely?
A River!
Name one natural disaster that occurs due to mass movement
Landslides, Mudflows, or Bog Bursts
Give an example of a waterfall
Powerscourt Waterfall, in Co. Wicklow
Define "Compressed Air"
Air is trapped in rocks by the incoming waves. The trapped air puts pressure on the rocks. When the water retreats, the air expands and the pressure drops. This repeated compression and release causes the rock to shatter
What does it mean if a country is landlocked?
It is a country that has borders with other countries at all sides - not touching the sea/ocean
Which country invented ice-cream?
China
What does plant and tree roots do to the surrounding soil?
They hold it firmly together and make it more stable
What is a Delta? Is it a feature of river erosion or deposition?
A fan-shaped area of land found at the mouth of a river. It is a feature of river deposition.
What is formed from wind moving across the surface of the sea?
Waves
Which is the only country to not have a rectangular-shaped flag?
Nepal
What is cynophobia?
The fear of dogs