Y8 Value of Landscapes

What is erosion?

• The weathering away of the Earth's surface by wind, water or ice

• The breaking of rocks underground

• The melting of ice caps due to global warming

• The creation of new mountain ranges

What is a landform?

• A natural feature or shape on the Earth's surface

• A type of weather pattern

• A man-made structure

• A type of plant life

Which process reshapes land over millions of years?

• Natural forces like wind, water and tectonic activity

• Human construction and deforestation

• Earthquakes caused by traffic

• Pollution in the atmosphere

What are tectonic activities?

• Processes that build Earth's crust, like mountain building and volcanoes

• Movements of rivers

• Cloud formations and weather cycles

• Erosion caused by rain

Why do people value landforms and landscapes differently?

• Because of differences in age, culture, experience and occupation

• Because some are paid to like landscapes

• Because landscapes only exist in rural areas

• Because values are decided by the government

What is a cultural value of a landscape?

• Its connection to the history and identity of a group

• Its use for farming and agriculture

• Its height above sea level

• The number of tourists who visit

Which site is culturally important to the Anangu people?

• Uluru

• Sydney Opera House

• Bondi Beach

• The Great Ocean Road

Which of the following is an example of a landscape with spiritual value?

• The Ganges River in India

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Great Wall of China

• Lake Eyre in South Australia

What does aesthetic value refer to?

• The beauty of a landscape

• Its usefulness for mining

• Its scientific importance

• The amount of rainfall it receives

Why are some landscapes protected as national parks?

• To preserve their beauty for future generations

• To keep tourists out

• To build more cities

• To allow unrestricted mining