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Geography December Questions2024

The Year 8 Geography Holiday Assignment covers various topics including weathering, rivers, coasts, and farming in Britain. Students are instructed to answer short questions, complete practical tasks, and conduct research on farming practices and their impacts. The assignment emphasizes clear presentation, use of resources, and submission on the first day of Term 2.

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Geography December Questions2024

The Year 8 Geography Holiday Assignment covers various topics including weathering, rivers, coasts, and farming in Britain. Students are instructed to answer short questions, complete practical tasks, and conduct research on farming practices and their impacts. The assignment emphasizes clear presentation, use of resources, and submission on the first day of Term 2.

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Year 8 Geography Holiday Assignment

Instructions:

 Attempt all questions.

 Present your answers clearly and include labeled diagrams or maps where necessary.

 Use your class notes, textbooks, and additional resources provided to guide your work.

 Submit the assignment on the first day of Term 2.

Section A: Short Answer Questions

1. Weathering, Rivers, and Coasts:


a) Define weathering and explain the three main types of weathering.
b) How do rivers shape the land? Provide two examples.
c) What is coastal erosion, and how does it affect the coastline?

2. Waterfalls and River Bends:


a) Describe how waterfalls are formed.
b) What happens to the flow of water at a river bend?

3. Coastal Erosion:
a) Explain two methods used to reduce coastal erosion.
b) Suggest reasons why it is important to manage coastal erosion effectively.

4. Farming in Britain:
a) Define the following types of farming:

o Arable farming

o Pastoral farming

o Mixed farming
b) Describe the main characteristics of an arable farm.

5. Patterns of Farming:
a) How does the distribution of farming types vary across Britain?
b) Explain one factor that influences the type of farming in a particular area.

Section B: Practical Tasks

6. Erosion and Weathering Comparison:


a) Draw a table comparing weathering and erosion, highlighting their differences and examples
of each.
b) Create a simple labeled diagram of a waterfall showing its key features.
7. Farm Mapping:
a) Using a simplified map, indicate areas in Britain where arable, pastoral, and mixed farming are
practiced.
b) Label the map with key symbols for each farming type.

8. Impact of Farming on the Landscape:


a) Write a short paragraph explaining how farming has changed the landscape in Britain.
b) Include a drawing or diagram to illustrate these changes.

Section C: Research Task

9. Farming Enquiry:
a) Research and explain one problem and one benefit brought about by changes in farming
practices in Britain.
b) Suggest one way farmers can address the challenges caused by farming changes.

10. The Future of Farming:


a) How might farming in Britain change in the next 50 years?
b) Write a short paragraph discussing one new technology or method that could improve
farming practices.

Extra Credit:

 Watch a video or read an article on coastal erosion. Write a reflection (100 words) on what you
learned and why it is important to study coastal management.

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