Landscapes Review

What type of landscape is this?

• Kurt landscape

• Desert landscape

• Grassland landscape

• Mountain landscape

Which of the following is true about mountain landscapes?

• They are usually found at low altitudes

• They are the result of processes operating deep inside the Earth

• They have gentle slopes and low peaks

• They are warmer at higher altitudes

What landscape is this?

• Island landscape

• Kurst landscape

• Aquatic landscape

• Polar landscape

​ (a)   regions and tundra can be found in polar and alpine regions. Characterised by permafrost, they are too ​ (b)   for trees to grow. Vegetation such as dwarf shrubs, ​ (c)   and lichens have adapted to the extreme cold and short growing season. ​ (d)   often carve spectacular landscape features.

• Polar
• cold
• grasses
• Glaciers

Rainforests are the most ​ (a)   landscapes on Earth. They are found in a variety of climates, ranging from the hot ​ (b)   tropics to the cooler temperate areas. The lush vegetation found in these regions depends on a high level of ​ (c)   . Over 50 per cent of all known plant and ​ (d)   species are found within them. In addition, many of our foods and ​ (e)   come from rainforests.

• wet
• rainfall
• animal
• medicines
• diverse

What is a characteristic feature of desert landscapes?

• High rainfall

• Moderate temperatures

• Temperature extremes between day and night

• Lush vegetation

Which landscape is described as the world's largest desert and also a cold desert?

• The Sahara Desert

• The Gobi Desert

• Antarctica

• The Kalahari Desert