year 8 Geography - Landscapes & Landforms

Geography is the study of the earth, its landscapes, places, environments and people...

• True

• False

Geography is about the world in which we live...

• True

• False

Geography is the study of environmental change, environmental management and sustainability...

• True

• False

There a seven concepts in the study of Geography; the acronym 'SPICESS' is often used in reference to them, what does the 'P' stand for?

• People

• Place

• Pattern

• Physical

There a seven concepts in the study of Geography; the acronym 'SPICESS' is often used in reference to them, what does the 'I' stand for?

• Image

• Ice

• Intertwined

• Interconnection

A landscape can be defined as...

• A natural feature that makes up the Earth’s surface.

• An extensive area of flat land that is higher than the land around it.

• The visible appearance of an area, including geological, biological and cultural elements.

• A large body of ice.

A landform can be defined as...

• All the visible features of an area of land.

• A natural feature that makes up the Earth’s surface.

• A body of permeable rock below the Earth's surface which contains water, known as groundwater.

• A layer beneath the surface of soil where the ground is permanently frozen.

'Alpine', 'Arid', 'Coastal', and 'Riverine' are all terms used to describe...

• Landscapes

• Landforms

• Layouts

• Land

'Riverine', 'Wetlands', 'Rural' and 'Urban' are all terms used to describe...

• Land

• Landforms

• Landscapes

• Layouts

Which of the following is an example of a landscape?

• Great Dividing Range

• Twelve Apostles

• Uluru

• Daintree Rainforest