Geography Terminology - KS3
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- Q1Geography is the study of what?The earth's coreThe earth's climateThe surface of the earthThe rocks of the earth
- Q2What term is used to describe a map-maker?GeomorphologistLexicographerCartographerGeographer
- Q3What geographic feature causes the formation of a Ushaped valley?GlacierStrong offshore currentSwift-flowing riverWarm, dry wind
- Q4How is the line of zero degrees longitude commonly known?Greenwich MeridianEquatorArctic CircleTropic Of Cancer
- Q5'Nimbus', launched in 1964, was the world's first what?Rain gaugeIn-car satellite navigation deviceAlpine photography serviceWeather satellite
- Q6What do we call accumulations of sand grains shaped into mounds?Sand driftsSand ridgesSand dunesSand banks
- Q7What word describes a very deep and narrow river valley?CanyonRiftValeRavine
- Q8Geographically, what are 'Eurasian', 'Philippine Sea' and 'Indian-Australian'?Weather systemsSeries of fault linesWarm ocean streamsTectonic plates
- Q9What lines on maps join points of similar height?Bridle pathsContour linesIsobarsGrid references
- Q10What stretch of a river is the final stage before reaching the river mouth?EstuaryTributaryChannelDelta