Physical Processes in Dingle (Junior Cert Geography): Quizzes
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How long have physical processes been shaping the Dingle Peninsula landscape?
How long have physical processes been shaping the Dingle Peninsula landscape?
Millions of years
Which four processes work together to shape Dingle's landscape?
Which four processes work together to shape Dingle's landscape?
Weathering, erosion, transport, deposit
What happens during freeze-thaw weathering in Dingle's mountains?
What happens during freeze-thaw weathering in Dingle's mountains?
Water freezes in cracks, expands, breaks rock
What type of chemical weathering breaks down limestone in Dingle?
What type of chemical weathering breaks down limestone in Dingle?
Acid rain
Which coastal features are formed by Atlantic Ocean waves eroding Dingle's coastline?
Which coastal features are formed by Atlantic Ocean waves eroding Dingle's coastline?
Sea stacks, sea caves, and arches
Which locations are famous examples of coastal erosion in Dingle?
Which locations are famous examples of coastal erosion in Dingle?
Clogher Strand and Slea Head Drive
Which river erodes valleys in Dingle?
Which river erodes valleys in Dingle?
Owenmore River
What valley shape does river erosion create in Dingle?
What valley shape does river erosion create in Dingle?
V-shaped valleys
What transports eroded materials in Dingle?
What transports eroded materials in Dingle?
Rivers, waves, and wind
Which beach in Dingle is formed by coastal deposition?
Which beach in Dingle is formed by coastal deposition?
Inch Beach
How are sea cliffs and stacks in Dingle created?
How are sea cliffs and stacks in Dingle created?
By coastal erosion
Why is understanding physical processes important for Dingle's tourism?
Why is understanding physical processes important for Dingle's tourism?
For sustainable tourism & preserving sites