River Exe PP

• What is the maximum elevation of the River Exe catchment?

  514m
• What is the minimum elevation of the River Exe catchment?

  26m
• What type of environment is Exmoor described as?

  Wet moorland with peat bogs
• What is a peat bog?

  Soil with partially decomposed vegetation
• How does peat behave in wet conditions?

  It holds onto water like a sponge
• What happens to the speed of flow in a peat bog?

  It slows down due to water retention
• What is the surface area of Wimbleball reservoir?

  150ha
• What role does Wimbleball reservoir play in the River Exe catchment?

  Regulates water flow to prevent flooding
• What is the purpose of the Exmoor Mires peatland restoration project?

  To restore peat bogs to normal function
• What does the command word "assess" require students to do?

  Evaluate the potential impact of human activity
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of human activity on drainage basins?

  Strengths:

  • Water regulation
  • Flood prevention

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Disruption of natural processes
  • Increased flooding risk
• What does the term "drainage basin" refer to?

  An open system with inputs and outputs
• What does dynamic equilibrium in a drainage basin mean?

  Balance between inputs and outputs
• How can human activities affect the drainage basin?

  They can disrupt the balance of inputs and outputs
• What human activity is mentioned that impacts the River Exe catchment?

  Construction of the Wimbleball Reservoir
• What percentage of the River Exe catchment is agricultural grassland?

  67%
• How does deforestation affect water output in the drainage basin?

  It increases output by reducing interception
• What happens to precipitation after deforestation in the drainage basin?

  It infiltrates the land at a faster rate
• What is the consequence of increased overland flow in the drainage basin?

  It leads to higher channel flow levels
• How does reduced evapotranspiration affect precipitation?

  It leads to less water vapor for condensation
• What is the overall argument of the essay regarding human activities?

  They lead to significant impacts on drainage basins
• What are the two assessment objectives for a 20 mark essay?

  Knowledge and application of knowledge
• What does Assessment Objective 1 (AO1) focus on?

  Knowledge and understanding of places
• What does Assessment Objective 2 (AO2) focus on?

  Analysis and evaluation of knowledge
• What should be included in the conclusion of the essay?

  Summarize opinion using strongest evidence
• What should not be included in the conclusion?

  Any new information
• What is a key component of writing an introduction?

  Definitions, context, and argument
• What is the significance of place-specific detail in the essay?

  It strengthens the argument with examples