Year 6: Sand Dunes & People Quiz

What are sand dunes?

• Valleys of sand carved by glaciers

• Hills of sand piled up by wind action

• Mountains of sand created by volcanic eruptions

• Hills of sand formed by water action

What is the importance of sand dunes?

• To cause beach erosion

• To create new lakes

• To act as natural barriers against wind and waves

• To destroy habitats

How do plants help stabilize sand dunes?

• By causing more erosion

• By driving on the dunes

• By trapping and accumulating sand

• By cutting down the dunes

What is a sand hollow?

• A type of sandstorm

• A big hole in the sand dune caused by wind

• A small sand dune

• A type of plant found on sand dunes

What is marram grass?

• A type of tree found in deserts

• A flower that grows on sand dunes

• A grass species adapted to growing on sand dunes

• A type of cactus

How do human activities impact sand dunes?

• They have no impact

• They help stabilize the dunes

• They can significantly damage dunes

• They create new dunes

What is the purpose of sand dunes acting as natural barriers?

• To harm biodiversity

• To destroy inland areas

• To prevent beach erosion

• To cause flooding

Why are sand dunes considered fragile?

• Because they are constantly growing

• Because they are made of rocks

• Because they are easily damaged by human activities

• Because they are indestructible