Geography - Spring 1

Which of the following is a major cause of air pollution in British cities?

• Planting more trees

• Car exhaust fumes

• Using bicycles

• Walking to school

What is the main problem with plastic waste in the UK?

• It disappears quickly

• It takes hundreds of years to break down

• It is good for the soil

• It is easy to recycle everywhere

Which British animal is at risk due to loss of natural habitats?

• Hedgehog

• Lion

• Kangaroo

• Penguin

What is one effect of climate change in Great Britain?

• Colder winters only

• More frequent heatwaves

• Less rainfall everywhere

• No change in weather

Which river in Britain has faced water quality issues due to pollution?

• River Thames

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Mississippi River

What is a common source of microplastics found in British waters?

• Tea leaves

• Synthetic clothing fibres

• Pebbles

• Fallen leaves

Which of these is a way to reduce air pollution in cities?

• Using more diesel cars

• Planting more trees

• Burning more coal

• Building more roads

Why is biodiversity important in Britain?

• It makes the country look pretty

• It helps keep ecosystems healthy

• It is not important

• It increases pollution

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Helium

What can happen if rivers and lakes in Britain become polluted?

• Fish and plants can die

• Water becomes tastier

• More people go swimming

• It becomes easier to catch fish