Juniper Hall Quiz

Which of the following is a key detail to understand about the River Tillingbourne for the investigation?

• The historical events near the river

• The location and catchment size of the river

• The types of boats used on the river

• The water sports activities available on the river

What is a drainage basin?

• A type of water filtration system

• An area drained by a river and its tributaries

• A storage area for water equipment

• A man-made water reservoir

Which physical factor affects flood risk and how does it make a difference?

• Soil type, by altering water absorption rates

• Rock type, by influencing water flow and absorption

• Plant types, by affecting water flavor

• Air temperature, by changing water evaporation rates

Which human factor affects flood risk and how does it make a difference?

• Urbanisation, by increasing surface runoff

• Population density, by increasing water usage

• Cultural activities, by altering river paths

• Economic activities, by changing water quality

What is the primary focus of physical fieldwork?

• Investigating urban development impacts on river ecosystems

• Investigating how drainage basin and channel characteristics influence flood risk for people and property along a river in the UK

• Studying the effects of pollution on river wildlife

• Analyzing recreational uses of rivers in urban areas

What is one of the secondary data sources that we used in the fieldwork?

• Historical flood data from local newspapers

• Environmental Agency Flood Risk map

• Satellite imagery of the river over the past decade

• Water quality data from private research firms

What is a watershed in the context of river systems?

• The area of land where water flows into a single river system.

• The point where two rivers meet.

• The source of a river.

• The end point of a river where it meets the ocean.

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting river systems?

• Urbanized land.

• Number of lakes.

• Deforestation.

• Steepness of the basin.

What does the term "confluence" refer to in a river system?

• The source of the river.

• The area where two rivers meet and join.

• The boundary separating different river basins.

• The mouth of the river.

What is the first step in the geographical enquiry process as depicted in the diagram?

• Data analysis

• Introduction and planning

• Evaluation

• Conclusions