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What type of cause is prolonged rainfall in relation to river flooding?
What type of cause is prolonged rainfall in relation to river flooding?
Saturated ground can absorb more water during heavy rainfall.
Saturated ground can absorb more water during heavy rainfall.
False
What happens to the river channel when it reaches bankfull discharge?
What happens to the river channel when it reaches bankfull discharge?
It can result in a flood.
The ground becomes ________, meaning it cannot absorb any more water.
The ground becomes ________, meaning it cannot absorb any more water.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Which of the following rocks is formed from lava and magma?
Which of the following rocks is formed from lava and magma?
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Sedimentary rocks are formed under extreme pressure and heat.
Sedimentary rocks are formed under extreme pressure and heat.
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What is the process that involves glaciers covering the earth's surface?
What is the process that involves glaciers covering the earth's surface?
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Metamorphic rock is created from sedimentary or igneous rock which is placed under extreme P_______ or h______.
Metamorphic rock is created from sedimentary or igneous rock which is placed under extreme P_______ or h______.
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Which type of rock is most likely to weather and erode easily?
Which type of rock is most likely to weather and erode easily?
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Match the following geological processes with their descriptions:
Match the following geological processes with their descriptions:
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Fold mountains are created by volcanic activity.
Fold mountains are created by volcanic activity.
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What type of rock is commonly found in the upland areas of the UK?
What type of rock is commonly found in the upland areas of the UK?
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What type of map displays landforms and elevation?
What type of map displays landforms and elevation?
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Relief in geography refers to the depth of land features.
Relief in geography refers to the depth of land features.
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Name the two main processes that can lead to the erosion of rocks.
Name the two main processes that can lead to the erosion of rocks.
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The Pennine mountains are an example of a(n) ______ area.
The Pennine mountains are an example of a(n) ______ area.
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Which area type is likely to be more densely populated?
Which area type is likely to be more densely populated?
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Match the following processes with their descriptions:
Match the following processes with their descriptions:
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Where are most of the UK's upland areas located?
Where are most of the UK's upland areas located?
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Lowland areas are usually characterized by being ______ to sea level.
Lowland areas are usually characterized by being ______ to sea level.
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Study Notes
India's Location and Development
- India is located in south-east Asia.
- India has a high population of economically active people and elderly dependents.
- India has a medium level of development (HDI=0.64).
- India was a British colony until 1947.
The Rock Cycle and Rock Types
- Rocks are formed from sediments that have been eroded and deposited by rivers or the sea.
- Sedimentary rocks are layered, with the oldest layers at the bottom and the youngest at the top.
- Metamorphic rocks are sedimentary rocks that were heated and compressed during volcanic activity.
- Igneous rocks are formed from lava and magma (volcanic activity).
- Igneous rocks are the oldest rocks.
Rock Types and their Characteristics
- Sedimentary rocks are formed from eroded and deposited materials.
- Metamorphic rocks are heated and compressed by volcanic activity making them more resistant.
- Igneous rocks are the Earth's oldest rocks, once molten and then cooled and crystallised. Most igneous rocks are resistant to erosion.
UK Physical Landscape Factors
- Geology influences the physical landscape of the UK by studying rocks, their characteristics, formation, and distribution.
- Glaciation shaped the landscape by covering areas with glaciers and ice sheets.
- Tectonic processes influence the landscape through the forces and conditions within the earth that lead to crust movements.
UK Upland and Lowland Regions
- Upland areas in the UK are characterized by high elevation and steep hills/mountains, and typically sparsely populated.
- Lowland areas are characterized by low elevation, flat land near sea level, and are densely populated.
Human Activities and the UK Landscape
- The establishment of the Forestry Commission in 1919 led to deliberate tree planting in upland areas.
- Farmers in the Yorkshire Dales have altered the landscape by removing limestone rocks from valley floors to allow farming; the rocks were used to build stone walls.
- Human activities have an impact on the UK landscape, such as by building more houses in coastal environments.
- Industrial developments can have an impact on coastlines and create conflict with tourists.
Weathering Processes
- Freeze-thaw weathering occurs when water in cracks freezes, expands, and breaks rocks.
- Chemical weathering affects chalk because chalk is calcium carbonate, an alkali, and is affected by solution.
Coastal Landscapes
- Discordant coastlines have strata at right angles to the coast, leading to headlands and bays. Examples include southwest Ireland.
- Concordant coastlines have strata parallel to the coast, meaning when a gap erodes in resistant rock, softer rock is exposed, creating coves.
Coastal Formation and Waves
- Summer waves are typically small and constructive, contributing to beach building and depositing sand.
- Winter waves are typically destructive with a strong backwash, contributing to erosion and creating steep beaches.
Spit Formation
- Longshore drift carries sand along the coast.
- Sand is deposited when it reaches an estuary or river mouth, forming spits.
- Each tide erodes the spit and results in salt marshes to form behind.
Sea Level Rise Risks
- Sea level rise leads to increased erosion, destroying businesses and reducing the quality of life in coastal areas.
- People in coastal areas will have to pay more taxes to fund sea defenses.
- Some countries are at risk of disappearing due to erosion and sea level rise, possibly leading to conflict.
Coastal Erosion Effects
- Some rock types are more resistant to erosion than others.
- Strong waves and the length of the fetch can erode cliffs more rapidly.
- Coastal defenses can slow down erosion in some areas but may increase erosion elsewhere.
Coastal Engineering Costs and Benefits
- Soft engineering methods are generally less expensive than hard engineering methods.
- Soft engineering methods often use natural processes, such as planting vegetation, and are less intrusive to the environment though sometimes not very effective.
- Hard engineering involves more costly interventions, like sea walls, but can be more effective in specific situations though can disrupt natural processes.
Coastal Management Conflicts
- Building defenses can be expensive, causing tax increases for residents and businesses.
- Local councils sometimes choose not to intervene which is opposed by some property owners.
- Hard engineering projects can be an eyesore.
Waterfall Formation
- Rivers passing resistant rock erode the softer rock underneath, creating overhangs and plunge pools.
- Hydraulic action and abrasion continue, leading to repeating overhang formation and eventually to a gorge.
River Valley Formation
- Cracks in rocks allow plant roots to grow, breaking rocks apart.
- Freeze-thaw weathering breaks rocks into smaller pieces that contribute to gentler valley sides.
- Soil creep causes slow movement of soil down valley sides.
Oxbow Lake Formation
- Water flows in a corkscrew pattern, eroding river banks.
- The fastest current, the thalweg, erodes the outer river bank.
- The narrow neck between meanders gets eroded, creating a cut-off section, and an oxbow lake is formed when sediment blocks it.
River Long Profiles
- River channels are wider and deeper in the lower course due to greater water volume (from tributaries) and increasing erosion.
- Natural levees form in the lower course, where sediment drops when the river reaches its bankful level.
- Tidal effects are apparent in the lower course of the river, typically creating a wider, muddy river bed.
Hydrograph Value
- Analyzing past lag times helps to evaluate flood risks.
- Hydrographs can predict how long flooding events will last, aiding evacuation efforts.
- Hydrographs can be unreliable due to land use changes impacting surface runoff.
Flood Risks and Human/Physical Factors
- Urban areas with poor storm drain systems and high buildup of surfaces are at increased risk.
- Heavy rainfall and prolonged storms increase the risk of floods in areas with poor drainage.
- Intense rain without good drainage can severely impact urban areas with high buildup of surfaces.
Flood Risks Rising
- Rising global temperatures lead to increased spring tides and storm surges, increasing flood risk.
- Government spending cuts to flood defenses can exacerbate flood risks.
- Increased extreme weather events, including high rainfall, increase the risk of flooding.
Soft Engineering Preference
- Hard engineering projects are more expensive and may face budget cuts.
- Soft engineering methods, like planting trees, can address flood risks upstream naturally.
- Softer engineering methods protect more areas along a river for less cost.
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This quiz covers India's geographical location and development status, along with detailed information about the rock cycle and different rock types. Participants will learn key concepts about India's population dynamics and the geological processes that form sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks.
