Landforms
Iceland is a country made when two plates move in this way.
Diverge
Name 3 different types of landscapes.
Arid, Alpine, Riverine, Coastal etc.
Name 3 physical features of Uluru
Red in colour
Caves
Rock pools
ridges
There are 3 tectonic plate movements - what are they?
Convergent, Divergent, Transform
List 7 continents of the world.
Antarctica, Australia, Africa, N America, S America, Europe, Asia
Volcanic eruptions in the ocean often form this type of landform.
Islands
Uluri is located in this type of landscape.
Desert/Arid
What type of landform is Uluru
Inselberg/monolith
What tectonic plate is Australia on?
Australian plate
When did the earthquake occur near Japan, that set off a tsunami.
2011
When convergent plates move against each other they create this type of landform.
Mountains
2 Reasons why it's important to protect landscapes.
1. Preserves the original state of an area such as habitats, flora and fauna.
2. Protects the natural and cultural significance of an area for future generations.
Why is Uluru red?
Arkose stone has iron traces in it and when it reacts with rain it "rusts" making it red in colour.
Majority of earth's volcanoes are found here?
Plate boundaries/ ring of fire
In mapping BOLTSS are features that make up a good map. What do these letters stand for?
Border, Orientation, Scale, Source, Legend, Title.
The state of California is experiences many earthquakes mainly because it is located at this type of plate boundary.
Transform plate boundary
Name 1 famous landscape or landform that is currently under protection in Australia.
Uluru
Great Barrier Reef
Kgari/Fraser Island
Who are the traditional owners of Uluru?
Anangu Aboriginal people
The lithosphere is another name for.
Earth's crust
What are the 4 spheres on earth.
Atmosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere.
Describe the location of the ring of fire?
It is horse-shoe shaped area in the Pacific Ocean where tectonic plates move in various directions causing natural hazards such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
What geomorphic process can change the shape of landscapes and landforms?
Erosion
Weathering
What year did ban on climbing Uluru come into effect?
2017
Describe what happens at a subduction zone.
Oceanic plate moves under a continental plate.
What are the states and territories of Australia.
ACT & NT