Exploring Australia's Landscapes and Landforms

Which of the following is an example of a desert landscape in Australia?

• The Daintree Rainforest

• The Simpson Desert

• The Great Barrier Reef

• The Blue Mountains

Which landform is created primarily by the deposition of sand by wind?

• Sand dune

• Plateau

• Valley

• Gorge

Uluru is best described as which type of landform?

• Mesa

• Inselberg

• Peninsula

• Delta

Which process involves the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition?

• Chemical weathering

• Physical weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

Which of the following is a major river system in Australia?

• Amazon River

• Murray-Darling Basin

• Nile River

• Yangtze River

Which coastal landform is formed by the erosion of headlands?

• Beach

• Sea arch

• Lagoon

• Delta

Which of the following is NOT a type of landscape?

• Mountain

• River

• Urban

• Cloud

What is the main cause of river meanders?

• Tectonic activity

• Wind erosion

• Water flow and erosion

• Volcanic eruptions

Which human activity is most likely to increase soil erosion?

• Planting trees

• Building roads

• Creating national parks

• Installing windbreaks

Which of the following is a depositional feature found at the mouth of a river?

• Cliff

• Delta

• Gorge

• Plateau