Sycamore - Investigating Our World

What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the Earth into eastern and western hemispheres?

• Equator
• Tropic of Cancer
• International Date Line
• Prime Meridian

​ (a)   are areas with distinct climates, weather patterns, latitudes, plants and animals.

​ (b)   are areas where certain species of plants grow

​ (c)   are large areas that share similar climates, vegetation belts and animal species. They also include aquatic areas.

• Climate Zones
• Vegetation Belts
• Biomes

How many continents are there?

• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8

Reducing carbon footprint, using renewable energy and investigating new technologies are all types of what manufacturing?

• sustainable manufacturing
• resource-intensive manufacturing
• mass production
• traditional manufacturing

What are the cardinal compass points?

• North-East, South-West
• North, East, South, West
• Up, Down, Left, Right
• Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, Southwest

What do contour lines show?

• Contour lines represent population density.
• Contour lines indicate temperature variations.
• Contour lines illustrate weather patterns.
• Contour lines show steepness and the shape of the land.

When measuring distance between UK cities, what do we measure in?

• miles
• feet
• yards
• kilometers

In the UK, what is a main road built for fast travel called?

• motorway
• bypass
• local road
• dual carriageway

Order the types of UK settlements in order of significance

1 is the most significant and largest

5 is the least significant and smallest

• Hamlet

• Capital City

• City

• Town

• Village

Why is a capital city the most significant type of settlement?

• A capital city is the most significant type of settlement because it functions as the political and administrative center of a country.
• A capital city is the largest city in terms of population.
• A capital city is always located in the center of the country.
• A capital city is primarily a cultural hub for tourism.