Landscapes & Landforms Basics
Coastal Landscapes
Mountain Landscapes
Geomorphic Hazards
Miscellaneous
100
Define landscape
All the visible features of an area of land
100
What is the main agent (cause) of erosion in coastal landscapes?
Waves
100
Name the three main types of mountains.
Block, Fold, Volcanic
100
What destructive geological hazard is defined as the sudden shaking of the Earth's surface caused by energy release along faults or plate boundaries?
Earthquake
100
Name two ways humans use coastal landscapes.
Any two of: Tourism, Fishing, Ports, Housing, Recreation, Energy production (e.g., wind farms), etc.
200
What is the difference between a landform and a landscape?
A landform is a single feature, while a landscape is a collection of landforms.
200
Name two types of coastal landforms created by deposition.
Identifies two of the following: Beach, Spit, Sandbar, Sand Dune, Tombolo
200
How are fold mountains formed?
Fold mountains are formed when tectonic plates collide, causing rock layers to fold and buckle upwards.
200
This geomorphic hazard involves the sudden or gradual movement of soil, rock, and debris down a slope.
Landslide
200
How do humans typically use riverine landscapes?
Humans use riverine landscapes for agriculture, transportation, settlement, water supply, and hydroelectric power generation.
300
Name the five main types of landscapes discussed in class.
Coastal
Mountain
Karst
Arid/Desert
Riverine
300
How is a beach formed?
Through the deposition of sand and other sediments by constructive waves
300
Describe the formation process of a volcanic mountain.
Volcanic mountains form from the accumulation (building up over time) of lava, ash, and other volcanic materials erupted from a vent in the Earth's surface.
300
What country is known as both the earthquake and tsunami capital of the world?
Japan
300
1 - Crust
2 - Mantle
3 - Outer Core
4 - Inner Core
400
Characterized by caves, sinkholes, and underground drainage systems formed by dissolved soluble rocks.
Karst
400
Describe the process of cliff formation in coastal areas.
Destructive waves crash against the coast, which causes the soft rock to erode until evenutlaly a cliff face is formed.
400
What are two main risks of living in a volcanic region?
Any two of: Volcanic eruptions, Lava flows, Ash falls, Toxic gases, Lahars (mudflows)
400
What is this called? Why?
Pacific Ring of Fire - it is a horseshoe-shaped region around the Pacific Ocean characterized by a high concentration of volcanoes and frequent seismic activity (earthquakes). The "ring" refers to the shape of the zone, and "fire" refers to the volcanic activity.
400
Delta, Waterfall, Gorge, Lake, and Drainage Basin belong to which landscape?
Riverine
500
Describe the concept of 'landscape value' and give examples of how different groups might value the same landscape differently.
Landscape value refers to the worth or importance assigned to a landscape. For example, a mountain might be valued spiritually by Indigenous people, economically by mining companies, recreationally by tourists, and scientifically by geologists.
500
Compare and contrast constructive and destructive waves. Discuss their role in forming coastal landscapes and landforms.
Constructive waves have a stronger swash than backwash, depositing material and building up beaches with a gentle slope. Destructive waves have a stronger backwash, eroding beaches and creating a steeper profile.
500
DAILY DOUBLE
Identify (500 points) and describe (additional 500 points) three benefits of living in a volcanic landscape
Fertile soil: Volcanic ash enriches the soil with minerals, making it excellent for agriculture.
Geothermal energy: Heat from underground can be harnessed for clean, renewable electricity.
Tourism: Volcanic landscapes attract tourists, boosting the local economy.
Or any other relevant answers
500
Name two things implemented when it comes to the prevention and mitigation of geomorphic hazards.
Examples include: land-use planning, and implementing and enforcing building codes, educational programs, warning systems, etc.
500
Inselberg, Wadi, Butte & Mesa belong to which landscape?
Desert