Geomorphology Grade 11 Questions and Answers, with notes

Geomorphology Grade 11 Questions and Answers, with notes On this page you will discover Geomorphology Geography Grade 11 questions and answers with notes, on pdf downloadable format.

In the past, the subject of geomorphology has been investigated quantitatively, which is process-based and describes forces acting on the Earth’s surface to produce landforms and landform change, as well as qualitatively, which is the description of landforms.

Geomorphology Grade 11 Learning outcomes

Grade 11 Geography students learn the following under geomorphology section:

• Gain an understanding of the time perspective within the geomorphical context.
• Internal forces:
  • plate tectonics, faulting and resultant landforms, earthquakes and vulcanism;
  • response of humans to these hazards and opportunities.
• External forces:
  • weathering and erosion: processes that shape the Earth’s surface;
  • the influence of weathering and erosion on human activities;
  • the significance of the resultant landforms;
  • the impact (positive and negative) of humans on weathering and erosion processes.
• Rock types, formations, characteristics, uses and associated landforms.

Watch Grade 11: Geomorphology- Horizontally layered rocks Lesson

Downloadable Notes for Grade 11 Geomorphology Section

Geomorphology Grade 11 Questions and Answers

Some of the questions to challenge your mind:

1. Tabulate the landforms associated with horizontal sedimentary and inclined sedimentary rocks.
2. Describe horizontal sedimentary strata.
3. Provide one characteristic each of :
   • Hilly landscape
   • Basaltic plateau
   • Canyon landscape
   • Karoo landscape
4. Explain scarp retreat.
5. Name 2 similarities between a mesa and a butte.
6. Name one difference between a mesa and a butte. (2)
7. Draw a sketch to illustrate a mesa and a butte.
8. Label the 4 slope elements on the mesa. (6)
9. Why is the conical hill different from a mesa.
10. Describe an inclined strata.
11. Provide 2 reasons that cause strata to be inclined.
12. Draw a sketch to illustrate a dip slope.
13. Explain the difference between a cuesta and a hogsback.
14. Provide a significance of a cuesta dome and a cuesta basin.