Landscapes Quiz

What factors influence variations in landscapes according to the text?

• Climate and geographical features

• The movement of tectonic plates

• The types of animals living in the area

• The amount of sunlight received

Which of the following is true about mountain landscapes?

• They are usually found at low altitudes

• They are the result of processes operating deep inside the Earth

• They have gentle slopes and low peaks

• They are warmer at higher altitudes

What is a characteristic feature of desert landscapes?

• High rainfall

• Moderate temperatures

• Temperature extremes between day and night

• Lush vegetation

Which landscape is described as the world's largest desert and also a cold desert?

• The Sahara Desert

• The Gobi Desert

• Antarctica

• The Kalahari Desert

Where are rainforest landscapes predominantly found?

• In arid and semi-arid zones

• In the cooler temperate areas

• From the hot wet tropics to the cooler temperate areas

• Only in the hot wet tropics

Which type of landscape is characterized by permafrost and has vegetation such as dwarf shrubs, grasses, and lichens that have adapted to the extreme cold and short growing season?

• Grassland landscapes

• Polar landscapes

• Karst landscapes

• Aquatic landscapes

What are karst landscapes primarily formed from?

• Sandy deserts

• Acidic water flows over soluble rock such as limestone

• Volcanic activity

• The accumulation of snow and ice

Which of the following is NOT a feature commonly associated with karst landscapes?

• Limestone pavements

• Disappearing rivers

• Reappearing springs

• Large sand dunes

What is an archipelago?

• A single isolated island

• A mountain range under the sea

• A group or chain of islands

• A type of coastal reef

What are built landscapes?

• Landscapes formed by natural erosion

• Landscapes that have been altered or created by humans

• Landscapes dominated by plant life

• Landscapes found in polar regions