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Mock exam January 2021

Total questions: 73

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What kind of plate boundary is this:

a)

Destructive

b)

Constructive

c)

Collision

d)

Conservative

2.

At which types of plate boundary do volcanoes NOT occur

a)

destructive

b)

constructive

c)

conservative

d)

collision

3.

At a destructive plate margin, why is the oceanic plate forced under the continental plate ?

a)

As they collide

b)

As the continental plate is denser

c)

As the oceanic plate is denser

d)

As it's a subduction zone

4.

Which of the following is NOT a method of protection when reducing the risks from earthquakes?

a)

Automatic switches switch off gas and electricity

b)

Emergency services are trained in what to do if an earthquake occurs

c)

New buildings are built out of reinforced concrete

d)

Previous earthquakes are plotted on a map to predict future ones

5.

Which of the following are methods of planning when reducing the risks of earthquakes?

a)

Seisometers detect small foreshocks

b)

Governments plot escape routes out of cities

c)

Shutters close in front of windows to prevent smashed glass falling on people

d)

Food, blankets, first aid supplies etc are stockpiled in warehouses

6.

Which of the following describes where tropical storms form

a)

At a latitude between 5 and 40 degrees north and south

b)

Around the equator

c)

At a latitude between 15 and 30 degrees north and south

d)

At a latitude between 5 and 20 degrees north and south

7.

What ocean temperature and depth is required for tropical storms to form?

a)

27 degrees celsius and 70 metres

b)

25 degrees celsius and 70 metres

c)

27 degrees celsius and 50 metres

d)

25 degrees celsius and 50 metres

8.

Which process during the formation of a tropical storm gives the storm much of its energy?

a)

Coriolis force

b)

Precipitation

c)

A cluster of thunderstorms joining together

d)

Condensation

9.

What best describes the eye of the tropical storm?

a)

Calm, with air rising slowly

b)

Calm, with air rising quickly

c)

Calm with air sinking

d)

Windy and wet

10.

Which of these would threaten coastal areas the most when a tropical storm occurs...?

a)

Heavy rainfall

b)

Strong winds

c)

Storm surge

11.

Which of the following are primary effects of a tropical storm?

a)

Buildings destroyed

b)

Diseases from people drinking dirty water

c)

Electricity cables damaged or destroyed

d)

All of the above

12.

Which is an example of climate change mitigation?

a)

International agreements

b)

Sea walls

c)

Drought resistent crops

d)

Desalination plants

13.

Plucking is...

a)

..when bits of rock stuck in the ice grind against the rock below, wearing it away.

b)

..when water in the cracks of rocks freezes and expands, breaking the rock up from within. Tends to occur in mountainous areas.

c)

..when a small hollow is made into a larger one by glacial erosional processes

d)

..when meltwater at the base, back or sides of a glacier freezes onto the rock. As the glacier moves forward it pulls pieces of rocks out.

14.

Abrasion is...

a)

..when bits of rock stuck in the ice grind against the rock below, wearing it away.

b)

..when water in the cracks of rocks freezes and expands, breaking the rock up from within. Tends to occur in mountainous areas.

c)

..when a small hollow is made into a larger one by glacial erosional processes

d)

..when meltwater at the base, back or sides of a glacier freezes onto the rock. As the glacier moves forward it pulls pieces of rocks out.

15.

Freeze thaw weathering is...

a)

..when bits of rock stuck in the ice grind against the rock below, wearing it away.

b)

..when water in the cracks of rocks freezes and expands, breaking the rock up from within. Tends to occur in mountainous areas.

c)

..when a small hollow is made into a larger one by glacial erosional processes

d)

..when meltwater at the base, back or sides of a glacier freezes onto the rock. As the glacier moves forward it pulls pieces of rocks out.

16.

Name this landform

a)

Arete

b)

Corrie

c)

Tarn

d)

Backwall

17.

Name this landform

a)

Tarn

b)

Corrie

c)

Pyramidal peak

d)

Arete

18.

What is the name for the way that glaciers move in upland areas?

a)

Bulldozing

b)

Rotational slip

c)

Gravity movement

d)

Plucking

19.

What best describes the shape of a corrie?

a)

Steep sided, rock lip

b)

Steep sided, narrow ridge

c)

Steep sided, convex

d)

Steep sided, arm chair

20.

Ribbon lakes form where....

a)

Softer rock areas of the valley floor are eroded by the glacier leaving hollows which fill with water

b)

Harder rock areas of the valley floor are eroded by the glacier leaving hollows which fill with water

c)

Softer rock areas of the valley floor are filled in by deposition leading to lakes

21.

Ribbon lakes are...

a)

Circular shaped

b)

Long and thin

c)

All sorts of shapes

22.

What is this landform?

a)

Sneek peak

b)

Corrie peak

c)

Pyramidal peak

d)

Erosional peak

23.

What best describes an arete

a)

Narrow, steep sided ridge formed by three corries being 'back to back'

b)

Wide, steep sided ridge formed by two corries being 'back to back'

c)

Narrow, steep sided ridge formed by a corrie getting deepened

d)

Narrow, steep sided ridge formed by two corries being 'back to back'

24.

What kind of moraine can you see in the foreground of this photo?

a)

Medial

b)

Lateral

c)

Terminal

d)

Ground

25.

What kind of moraine is formed in the centre of a valley, where two glaciers meet and their lateral moraines 'join'?

a)

Medium

b)

Medial

c)

Lateral

d)

Moraine Kelly

26.

Which of these are TRUE about farming in glaciated areas...?

a)

Sheep farming takes place in the higher areas as the steep slopes, poor soils and cool/wet weather make it difficult for crops to grow

b)

Crops are grown in higher areas as it is warmer as it is nearer the sun

c)

Crops are grown on the valley floor where it is flat, warmer and the soils are better quality.

d)

Sheep are kept in the valley floors as they struggle on the higher land

27.

Which of these are economic uses of glaciated areas?

a)

Farming

b)

Forestry

c)

Quarrying

d)

Tourism

28.

How may conflict occur in glaciated areas between tourists and farmers?

a)

Walkers leaving gates open in farmers' fields

b)

Walkers dropping litter on farmland

c)

Farmers blocking popular footpaths across their land

d)

Farmers singing 'I've got a brand new combine harvester' too loud

29.
There are four main types of erosion for rivers. Which answer is correct.
a)
Hydraulic Action, Attrition, Rubbing, Silting
b)
Hydraulic Action, Abrasion, Deposition, Solution
c)
Hydraulic Action, Abrasion, Silting, Solution
d)
Hydraulic Action, Solution, Abrasion, Attrition
30.

Which of these best describes the upper part of a river's course

a)

Very wide, almost flat valley. Very wide, deep channel

b)

V shaped valley, steep sides. Narrow, shallow channel

c)

Gently sloping valley sides. Wider, deeper channel.

31.

Which of these best describes the middle part of a river's course

a)

Very wide, almost flat valley. Very wide, deep channel

b)

V shaped valley, steep sides. Narrow, shallow channel

c)

Gently sloping valley sides. Wider, deeper channel.

32.

Which of these best describes the lower part of a river's course

a)

Very wide, almost flat valley. Very wide, deep channel

b)

V shaped valley, steep sides. Narrow, shallow channel

c)

Gently sloping valley sides. Wider, deeper channel.

33.

When might a river deposit (drop) its load?

a)

On the inside bend of a meander

b)

At the mouth, where the river meets the sea

c)

When the load suddenly increases eg after a landslide

d)

During an unusually dry spell of weather

34.
I am the land that gets flooded when the river overflows. What am I?
a)
Levee
b)
Delta
c)
Floodplain
d)
Meander
35.

Which of these are landforms formed by mainly deposition

a)

V shaped valley

b)

Levees

c)

Meanders

d)

Waterfall

36.

What are floodplains often used for?

a)

Farming (sheep)

b)

Housing

c)

Farming (crops)

d)

Tourism

37.

Which of these are examples of hard engineering when managing river flooding?

a)

Flood warnings

b)

Dams and reservoirs

c)

Afforestation

d)

River restoration

e)

Embankments

38.

Which of these are examples of soft engineering when managing river flooding?

a)

Flood warnings

b)

Channelisation ( wider and deeper )

c)

Afforestation

d)

Floodplain zoning

e)

Flood relief channels

39.

Which of these is the odd one out?

a)

Steep slopes

b)

Deforestation

c)

Prolonged rainfall

d)

Impermeable rock in the area around a river

40.

What population must a city have to be called a 'mega-city'?

a)

1 million

b)

100 million

c)

20 million

d)

10 million

41.

Urbanisation is....

a)

more people living in cities

b)

more urban areas

c)

when people move from the countryside to cities

d)

an increase in the proportion of people living in cities

42.

What best describes urbanisation in HICs ( high income countries )?

a)

High urban populations. Happened mainly in the second half of the 20th Century

b)

High urban populations. Happened early eg during the Industrial Revolution. Has slowed down with some people even moving out of urban areas to rural areas.

c)

High urban populations. Happened early eg during the Industrial Revolution and continues to happen quickly.

d)

Low urban populations but this is increasing rapidly now.

43.

What best describes urbanisation in LICs ( low income countries ) and NEEs (newly emerging economies )

a)

High urban populations. Happened mainly in the second half of the 20th Century and continues at a rapid rate.

b)

Lower urban populations at present. Happened mainly in the second half of the 20th Century and continues at a rapid rate. Will 'catch up' with HICs.

c)

High urban populations. Happened early eg during the Industrial Revolution and continues to happen quickly.

44.

Urbanisation is caused by....

a)

Urban-rural migration

b)

National increase

c)

Natural increase

d)

Rural-urban migration

45.

When considering rural-urban migration, which of the following are push factors?

a)

Better availability of jobs in the city

b)

Crops failing due to dry weather

c)

Lack of availability of jobs in the rural area

d)

Access to better healthcare and education

46.

Which continent contains the most megacities?

a)

Asia

b)

Europe

c)

North America

d)

Africa

47.

Which of the following are aspects of a sustainable city

a)

water conservation schemes

b)

Green space

c)

Energy conservation schemes

d)

Waste recycling

e)

Sustainable transport system

48.

In Newcastle, families getting help to pay for cavity wall and loft insulation is an example of....

a)

..water conservation schemes

b)

..green space

c)

..energy conservation schemes

d)

..waste recycling

e)

..sustainable transport system

49.

In Newcastle, which of the following are examples of the sustainable transport scheme..?

a)

The Metro system

b)

The Metro Centre

c)

Park and Ride eg Great Park

d)

Bus Lanes

e)

Cycle Lanes

50.

What is the main advantage in Newcastle of the metro, bus lanes, cycle lanes, Park and Ride?

a)

It is cheaper for people

b)

It is quicker for people

c)

It means less car use and therefore less pollution

d)

It allows you to 'stand clear of the doors please'

51.

Which best describes the location of the 'London Olympics' site, where urban regeneration took place..

a)

Thames Valley, East London

b)

Lower Lea Valley, East London

c)

Thames Valley, West London

d)

Lower Lea Valley, South west London

52.

Which of the following were problems with the area around the proposed London Olympics site..

a)

unemployment

b)

crime

c)

derelict land

d)

land contaminated by chemicals

e)

polluted rivers and canals

53.

Why was the London 2012 Olympic bid succesful?

a)

East London already had good transport links eg Stratford Station

b)

the officials were bribed by Boris Johnson

c)

There was a large area of available land

d)

The diverse population of the area made it attractive to people from all around the world.

e)

The bid promised to have a lasting legacy and to regenerate the area.

54.

What is the new name of the area of housing and flats which was initially used by the athletes during the Olympics?

a)

Athletes' Village

b)

Olympic Village

c)

International Village

d)

East Village

55.

Which two of these are new sporting venues used by the public on the Olympic site?

a)

Dry ski slope

b)

Velopark ( cycling )

c)

Aquatics Centre ( swimming )

d)

Football pitches

56.

Which football team now play at the Olympic Stadium in London?

a)

Chelsea

b)

Arsenal

c)

Tottenham Hotspur

d)

West Ham United

57.

Which of the following are benefits of the urban regeneration on the old Olympic site in London?

a)

More affordable housing

b)

Less unemployment

c)

Clean soils and waterways

d)

Open space

e)

Sporting facilities

58.

The 'International Quarter' a new development of high rise offices has provided how many jobs?

a)

5,000

b)

10,000

c)

25,000

d)

50,000

59.

There is now over 100 hectares of open space - this is the largest new park in London for over a century. It is called...

a)

London Olympic Park

b)

Boris Johnson Olympic Park

c)

East London Olympic Park

d)

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

60.

An ecosystem is a system in which ________ interact with each other and the environment.

a)

organisms

b)

rainforests

c)

plants

d)

rain clouds

61.

Which is an example of a producer?

a)
b)
c)
d)
62.

Which is an example of a decomposer?

a)
b)
c)
d)
63.

Which are examples of abiotic factors?

a)

Animals

b)

Rivers

c)

Plants

d)

Climate

64.

Which biome is found at the equator?

a)

Tundra

b)

Hot deserts

c)

Deciduous forest

d)

Tropical rainforest

65.

Which biome is located above 65 degrees north and south?

a)

Deciduous forest

b)

Tundra

c)

Hot deserts

d)

Tropical rainforest

66.

Which biome has high temperature and rainfall all year round?

a)

Temperate forest

b)

Hot desert

c)

Tropical grasslands

d)

Tropical rainforest

67.

Why should rainforests be protected?

a)

Provide resources such as wood/fruits/nuts

b)

Medicines are found in plants and animals in the TRF

c)

They absorb oxygen

d)

TRFs are the Lungs of the planet

68.

Which of the following causes deforestation?

a)

Selective logging

b)

Mining

c)

Road building

d)

Palm oil planting

69.

Name 3 negative impacts of Deforestation

a)

Soil Erosion

b)

Loss of Biodiversity

c)

Contributes to Climate Change

d)

More income is generated through sales of wood

70.

What is Desertification?

a)

Land that suffers from short term drought

b)

Land that is cared for and managed

c)

Land used for farming using sustainable practises

d)

Land is gradually turned into a desert usually on the edge of an existing desert.

71.

Which is a human cause of desertification?

a)

over simplification

b)

over cultivation.

c)

over multiplication

d)

over desertification

72.

Which of these is NOT away of reducing Desertification

a)

Water and Soil Management

b)

Tree planting

c)

'Magic Stones' in Burkina Faso

d)

Using watering cans

73.

tree planting can reduce desertification by...

a)

giving more wood for people to use as fuel.

b)

allows the soil to be baked by the sun and then eroded

c)

people can tap into the plants and drink fresh water

d)

the roots hold the soil together and they act as windbreaks.