Geography Term 4 Test

What is the primary state of water that is less dense than liquid water?

Which form of water covers about 71% of the Earth's surface?

What is the gaseous state of water called?

Which process involves the cooling and condensing of water vapor into clouds?

What process involves the release of water vapor into the air from water bodies and plants?

What describes the continuous movement of water within the Earth and its atmosphere?

What happens when cloud particles become too heavy to remain airborne?

What percentage of the world's water is fresh water?

Where is the majority of Earth's fresh water stored?

What influences climate patterns by heating or cooling the air above them?

Which factor primarily drives surface ocean currents?

How does the Coriolis effect influence ocean currents' direction?

Which warm ocean current flows from the USA across the Atlantic to Europe, impacting north-western Europe's climate?

What is a significant economic activity related to oceans that relies on nutrient-rich cold waters of currents like the Benguela?

What is not true about ocean currents?

What role do icecaps and glaciers play in global water distribution?

What major threat does overfishing pose to marine biodiversity?

Which industry benefits from warm currents along coasts like KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa?

Which process is mentioned as energy-intensive and costly in the context of desalination?

What is a significant impact of ocean pollution on human health?

In South Africa, what is the average annual rainfall compared to the global average?

What is a predicted impact of climate change on water management in South Africa?

What impact do dams have on ecosystems according to the text?

How do fertilizers and pesticides contribute to water pollution according to the text?

What purpose do dams serve in South Africa?

What contributes to reduced infiltration and increased runoff according to the text?

What is a major challenge faced in the implementation of the Free Basic Water (FBW) policy?

Who is primarily responsible for managing local water resources according to the text?

What is a strategy mentioned for sustainable water use in the text?

Which type of projects showcase the government's role in enhancing water availability based on the text?

What key factor can cause coastal flooding according to the text?

Which human activities contribute to increased flood severity?

What do flood hydrographs help in understanding according to the text?

'Lag time' in flood management refers to:

What is the primary driver of the hydrological cycle?

Which process involves the formation of clouds from water vapor condensation?

Why does ice float on liquid water?

In which state does water exist in its gaseous form in the atmosphere?

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by liquid water in oceans, rivers, and lakes?

What happens when water vapor from the air condenses into tiny droplets?

What is a key challenge that climate change poses to water management in South Africa?

How do dams impact ecosystems, according to the text?

What major environmental concern arises from urbanization as discussed in the text?

Which process is mentioned as energy-intensive and costly for water production from seawater?

What is a significant impact of ocean pollution on marine life?

What is a key factor contributing to water pollution from human activities?

Which region of South Africa experiences no rain in winter and no summer rain either?

What is the primary role of desalination as discussed in the text?

What percentage of Earth's water is held in icecaps and glaciers?

What is the primary method by which water returns from the atmosphere to the surface of the Earth?

Which ocean current flows along the east coast of South Africa and influences local climate and marine life?

What percentage of surface water is made up of swamps?

What factor causes water to move due to variations in density?

Which ocean current influences the climate of north-western Europe flowing from the USA across the Atlantic?

What is the primary source of oxygen production from oceans?

What affects deep ocean currents by influencing water density?

What is a significant problem that arises from overfishing in oceans?

What type of energy resources are sourced from oceans?

What poses a challenge to the actual implementation of the Free Basic Water (FBW) policy?

Which entity plays a critical role in managing local water resources and ensuring quality water supply to the populace?

What is a strategy mentioned in the text for conserving water and maintaining quality?

What is the primary human cause of downstream flooding according to the text?

Which factor typically shortens lag time and increases discharge in flood hydrographs?

What is a characteristic of floods mentioned as causing extensive damage to infrastructure and agriculture?

What is a flood management strategy aimed at preventing overflow?

Which event can lead to significant coastal flooding according to the text?

What can exacerbate the frequency and severity of floods according to the text?

What influences flood potential by representing the delay between peak rainfall and peak discharge?

What unique characteristic of ice is mentioned in the text?

Which process involves the formation of clouds from water vapor condensation?

What describes the continuous movement of water within the Earth and its atmosphere?

What is the primary role of the hydrological cycle in Earth's systems?

Which state of water covers about 71% of the Earth's surface according to the text?

What happens when cloud particles become too heavy to remain airborne?

What is a significant challenge posed by overfishing to marine biodiversity?

What is a key impact of desalination processes on water availability?

How do warm ocean currents benefit tourism along coasts like KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa?

What is a significant prediction about climate change impacts on river runoff in South Africa?

How do dams in South Africa impact ecosystems?

What is the primary negative consequence of high evaporation rates on water availability in South Africa?

What role do rivers play in South Africa compared to other major African rivers like the Zambezi?

How do urbanization and human activities impact water quality according to the text?

'Eutrophication' as mentioned in the text is primarily caused by:

'Traditional living areas' are most disrupted by:

What is a common physical cause of floods mentioned in the text?

In what type of areas are low-lying regions particularly susceptible to flooding due to slower river flows?

What human activity can accelerate runoff in urban areas according to the text?

What is a significant impact of floods on society as mentioned in the text?

What type of practices increase soil erosion and enhance surface runoff, contributing to floods?

What tool is crucial for understanding river discharge patterns over time?

What factor typically shortens lag time and increases discharge in flood hydrographs?

What is a common human cause of downstream flooding according to the text?

"Flood defences" is a flood management strategy aimed at preventing what?

"Land-use policies" are implemented with the aim of restricting development in what type of areas?

What is the primary method by which water returns from the atmosphere to the surface of the Earth?

Which factor primarily influences deep ocean currents by causing water to move?

What is a significant environmental concern related to overfishing?

Which ocean current flows along the west coast of South Africa and influences local climate and marine life?

What causes water to deflect either to the right or left in the Earth's oceans?

Which region holds the second-largest reserve of fresh water according to the text?

What is a key role that wind plays in influencing ocean currents?

What percentage of Earth's water is stored in icecaps and glaciers?

'The hydrological cycle facilitates the distribution and renewal of Earth's water supply' - Which term describes this cycle?

What is a significant source of oxygen production from oceans according to the text?

What unique characteristic of liquid water allows it to conform to the shape of its container?

Which key process of the hydrological cycle involves the cooling and condensing of water vapor into clouds?

What is the primary reason ice floats on liquid water, as mentioned in the text?

What causes water vapor to condense into clouds in the atmosphere?

Which characteristic of water vapor leads to its presence in the air in the gaseous state?

What is the critical difference between ice (solid) and liquid water based on their behavior, as discussed in the text?

What is the primary method for mitigating the impacts of floods as discussed in the text?

How do human activities contribute to increased flood severity according to the text?

What is a key physical cause of coastal flooding mentioned in the text?

How do flood hydrographs aid in flood management?

What is a significant challenge faced in the actual implementation of the Free Basic Water (FBW) policy?

What is a common human cause of floods mentioned in the text?

In flood management, what do flood defences primarily aim to achieve?

What is a primary reason why desalination processes are considered energy-intensive and costly?

Which region in South Africa experiences no rain in winter and also has a lack of summer rain?

What significant impact do dams have on ecosystems according to the text?

Which area in South Africa has low average rainfall compared to the global average?

What is a common negative consequence of overfishing on marine biodiversity?

Which human activity contributes to reduced infiltration, increased runoff, and altered river flows?

What is the primary role of the South African Sustainable Seafood Initiative (SASSI)?

What is a significant prediction about climate change impacts on river runoff in South Africa?

How do high evaporation rates affect water availability in South Africa?

What impact does runoff acceleration have on urban areas according to the text?

What is the primary method by which water returns from the atmosphere to the surface of the Earth?

Which factor primarily influences deep ocean currents by causing water to move?

What is a major challenge faced in the implementation of the Free Basic Water (FBW) policy?

Which ocean current flows from the USA across the Atlantic to Europe, impacting north-western Europe's climate?

What influences climate patterns by heating or cooling the air above them?

'Lag time' in flood management refers to:

What is a significant impact of ocean pollution on human health?

What causes water to deflect either to the right or left in Earth's oceans?

What is a significant problem that arises from overfishing in oceans?

What is a characteristic of floods mentioned as causing extensive damage to infrastructure and agriculture?

What are the primary challenges to implementing the Free Basic Water (FBW) policy?

How do floods caused by snow melting differ from those caused by high rainfall as per the text?

What is a consequence of poor water management on flood occurrence according to the text?

How do urban areas contribute to flood risks according to the text?

What is the primary focus of flood defences in flood risk management strategies?