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Physical Geography Processes Worksheet
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Physical Geography Processes Worksheet
🏔️ Part 1: Physical Geography Knowledge
1. Which physical process shapes New Zealand's landscape through the movement of tectonic plates?
Erosion
Weathering
Plate tectonics
Deposition
2. What physical features can you see around Pahiatua? (Check all that apply)
Hills and valleys
Rivers and streams
Farmland plains
Mountain ranges
3. Fill in the blanks: Rivers carry sediment and rocks downstream. This process is called _____________, and when the sediment settles in new places, it's called _____________.
4. On a topographical map, what do contour lines that are close together indicate?
Flat land
Steep slopes
Water features
Gentle slopes
🌿 Part 2: Human-Environment Connections
5. Explain how physical geography affects where people choose to live and farm around Pahiatua. Give at least two examples.
6. What is kaitiakitanga and how does it relate to caring for New Zealand's physical environment?
7. Natural hazards can affect communities. List two natural hazards that could impact the Pahiatua region and explain one way people can prepare for them.
🗺️ Part 3: Map Skills and Application
8. In the space below, draw a simple diagram showing how a river creates erosion and deposition. Label the key parts of your diagram.
9. Look at a map of New Zealand. Name three major physical features (mountains, rivers, or islands) and explain how ONE of these features might influence human activities.
10. Reflection: What is one thing you learned about physical geography that connects to your daily life in Pahiatua?
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