Distinctive Landscapes

Question 1

Abrasion/corrasion

Answer 1

The process by which pebbles grind along a rock platform, much like sandpaper. Over time the rock becomes smooth

Question 2

Attrition

Answer 2

The process by which this is when rocks that the river/sea is carrying knock against each other. They break apart to become smaller and more rounded

Question 3

Backwash

Answer 3

The movement of water down the beach

Question 4

Bedding plane

Answer 4

The surface that separates each successive layer of a stratified rock from its preceding layer

Question 5

Biological weathering

Answer 5

Rocks and land can be broken down by the action of living creatures. Tree roots can loosen rocks ; animals can borrow into cliffs

Question 6

Built landscape

Answer 6

A landscape that has predominantly human created structures and infrastructure and how the land is used, roads, fences and pylons

Question 7

Chemical weathering

Answer 7

When chemical reactions weaken rocks. Oxidation, acid rain damage on calcium carbonate

Question 8

Contour line

Answer 8

A line of equal height

Question 9

Fauna

Answer 9

Animals in an ecosystem

Question 10

Floodplain

Answer 10

The flat area of land either side of a river channel forming The Valley floor, which may be flooded