Which of the following best describes the difference between uplands and lowlands in the UK?
River landscapes knowledge check

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9th Grade
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Lynne McGuinness
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Uplands have higher altitude, peaks, and cold climate, while lowlands have lower altitude, flat landscape, and mild climate.
Uplands have lower altitude, flat landscape, and mild climate, while lowlands have higher altitude, peaks, and cold climate.
Both uplands and lowlands have the same altitude and climate.
Uplands are always warmer than lowlands.
Answer explanation
Uplands are characterized by higher altitudes, peaks, and a colder climate, while lowlands feature lower altitudes, flatter landscapes, and milder climates. This distinction is crucial in understanding the geography of the UK.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main process involved in the wearing away of material such as rock and soil in rivers?
Erosion
Transportation
Deposition
Evaporation
Answer explanation
Erosion is the main process that involves the wearing away of materials like rock and soil in rivers. It occurs when water flow removes particles from the landscape, leading to changes in the river's shape and surrounding areas.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which fluvial process involves the picking up and carrying of material as load?
Transportation
Erosion
Deposition
Condensation
Answer explanation
The fluvial process that involves picking up and carrying material is called Transportation. This process is essential for moving sediment and other materials within a river system.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does deposition of load most commonly occur in the lower course of a river?
Because the river loses energy and cannot carry the load any further.
Because the river flows faster in the lower course.
Because the river is deeper in the lower course.
Because the river has more rainfall in the lower course.
Answer explanation
Deposition occurs in the lower course of a river because the river loses energy as it flows, making it unable to carry its load further. This results in sediment being deposited along the riverbed.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A student observes pebbles and sand scraping the bed of a river like sandpaper. Which process are they observing?
Abrasion
Attrition
Solution
Suspension
Answer explanation
The student is observing abrasion, which is the process where pebbles and sand wear down surfaces, similar to how sandpaper smooths wood. This occurs as these materials scrape against the riverbed.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which feature is most commonly found in the upper course of a river?
V-shaped valley
Floodplain
Estuary
Oxbow lake
Answer explanation
In the upper course of a river, erosion is dominant, leading to the formation of steep, V-shaped valleys. This contrasts with features like floodplains and estuaries, which are found in lower river courses.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the gradient of a river typically change from its source to its mouth?
It decreases
It increases
It stays the same
It fluctuates randomly
Answer explanation
The gradient of a river typically decreases from its source to its mouth due to the reduction in elevation as the river flows towards flatter areas, leading to slower water flow and less steep terrain.
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