Lesson 2A.11
2A.11 Threats to fragile glaciated upland landscapes Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Geography, Unit 2
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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Which natural hazard threatens glaciated upland landscapes by releasing large volumes of water from an ice-dammed or glacial lake?
- Storm surge
- Pyroclastic flow
- Liquefaction
- Glacial outburst flood
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Which natural hazard involves a rapid downslope movement of snow in alpine valleys?
- Avalanche
- Lahar
- Mudflow
- Rockfall
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Which human development in glaciated valleys floods land and alters sediment transport?
- Timber harvesting
- Reservoir construction
- Scientific research
- Pastoral farming
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What human impact caused by foot traffic degrades fragile vegetation and soils in glaciated uplands?
- Afforestation
- Quarrying
- Solifluction
- Trampling
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What hazard is exacerbated when deforestation removes tree roots from glaciated upland slopes?
- Landslides
- Abrasion
- Plucking
- Frost heave
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What hydrological variable changes significantly as glaciers retreat due to climate change?
- Tidal range
- Meltwater discharge
- Groundwater recharge
- Atmospheric humidity
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What process driven by climate warming threatens long-term water supplies from Himalayan glaciers?
- Equilibrium state
- Net mass loss
- Ice accumulation
- Net mass gain
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Which sudden flooding event is a major natural hazard in glaciated mountain valleys?
- Glacial outburst flood
- Groundwater flood
- Tidal wave flood
- Storm surge flood
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Along with human activity, what other major factor threatens fragile glaciated uplands?
- Tectonic uplift
- Isostatic recovery
- Natural hazards
- Solar flares
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Which human process indirectly alters glacier mass balance on a global scale?
- Deforestation
- Footpath trampling
- Greenhouse gas emissions
- Reservoir construction
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Which recreational activity directly causes soil erosion and reduces upland resilience?
- Controlled grazing
- Unmanaged trampling
- Guided walking
- Seasonal skiing
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What hydrological change occurs in rivers as glacier melting accelerates under climate warming?
- Constant winter flow
- Earlier peak discharge
- Reduced surface runoff
- Delayed summer discharge
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Which major European mountain region is frequently used to study combined landscape threats?
- The Urals
- The Grampians
- The Alps
- The Pennines
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Which hazard occurs when a fragile moraine dam holding a glacial lake collapses?
- Subduction tsunami
- Glacial outburst flood
- Pyroclastic flow
- Isostatic surge
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Which rapid mass movement hazard poses a major threat to alpine valley settlements?
- Soil creep
- Avalanches
- Frost heave
- Solifluction
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Which planning tool restricts building development in high-risk avalanche zones?
- Glacier capping
- Hazard mapping
- Afforestation
- Cloud seeding
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Why does water quality often decline in rivers immediately downstream of retreating glaciers?
- Increased sediment load
- Higher oxygen levels
- Decreased river turbidity
- Reduced water temperature
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Which human process on valley floors increases community exposure to glacial outburst floods?
- Contour ploughing
- Pastoral farming
- Afforestation
- Urbanisation
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What is the primary physical effect of foot trampling on upland soil?
- Soil salinisation
- Increased aeration
- Soil compaction
- Humus accumulation
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Which characteristic makes remote mountain communities particularly vulnerable to natural hazards?
- High population density
- Limited infrastructure
- Diverse local economies
- Advanced warning systems
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