Exam Week 3 Y12 quiz

Where is the River Exe located?

• Devon, SW England

• Cornwall, SW England

• Kent, SE England

• Yorkshire, NE England

What percentage of the overall water balance does the runoff of River Exe account for?

• 50%

• 65%

• 75%

• 85%

Why is the runoff of River Exe naturally high?

• Low drainage density

• High infiltration rates

• Extensive network of tributaries

• Low precipitation levels

What human activity has affected the River Exe's runoff in Exeter?

• Urbanization of Exeter

• Construction of dams

• Deforestation

• Industrial pollution

What is the purpose of the Wimbleball Reservoir on the River Exe?

• To increase evaporation rates

• To ensure a steady flow of water

• To reduce the river's length

• To increase infiltration

Where is the Indonesian tropical rainforest located?

• South America

• South-east Asia

• Central Africa

• Northern Australia

What is one of the main causes of deforestation in Indonesia?

• Mining for gold

• Growing palm oil

• Fishing industry

• Urban development

What percentage of Indonesia was rainforest in the 1960s?

• 20%

• 50%

• 80%

• 100%

Which organization is campaigning against Indonesia’s farming practices?

• World Health Organization

• Greenpeace

• United Nations

• Red Cross

What is a consequence of deforestation?

• Increased rainfall

• Decreased flooding

• Increased soil erosion

• Decreased air pollution