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WorksheetsMock exam January 2021
Total questions: 73
Worksheet time: 42mins
What kind of plate boundary is this:
Destructive
Constructive
Collision
Conservative
At which types of plate boundary do volcanoes NOT occur
destructive
constructive
conservative
collision
At a destructive plate margin, why is the oceanic plate forced under the continental plate ?
As they collide
As the continental plate is denser
As the oceanic plate is denser
As it's a subduction zone
Which of the following is NOT a method of protection when reducing the risks from earthquakes?
Automatic switches switch off gas and electricity
Emergency services are trained in what to do if an earthquake occurs
New buildings are built out of reinforced concrete
Previous earthquakes are plotted on a map to predict future ones
Which of the following are methods of planning when reducing the risks of earthquakes?
Seisometers detect small foreshocks
Governments plot escape routes out of cities
Shutters close in front of windows to prevent smashed glass falling on people
Food, blankets, first aid supplies etc are stockpiled in warehouses
Which of the following describes where tropical storms form
At a latitude between 5 and 40 degrees north and south
Around the equator
At a latitude between 15 and 30 degrees north and south
At a latitude between 5 and 20 degrees north and south
What ocean temperature and depth is required for tropical storms to form?
27 degrees celsius and 70 metres
25 degrees celsius and 70 metres
27 degrees celsius and 50 metres
25 degrees celsius and 50 metres
Which process during the formation of a tropical storm gives the storm much of its energy?
Coriolis force
Precipitation
A cluster of thunderstorms joining together
Condensation
What best describes the eye of the tropical storm?
Calm, with air rising slowly
Calm, with air rising quickly
Calm with air sinking
Windy and wet
Which of these would threaten coastal areas the most when a tropical storm occurs...?
Heavy rainfall
Strong winds
Storm surge
Which of the following are primary effects of a tropical storm?
Buildings destroyed
Diseases from people drinking dirty water
Electricity cables damaged or destroyed
All of the above
Which is an example of climate change mitigation?
International agreements
Sea walls
Drought resistent crops
Desalination plants
Plucking is...
..when bits of rock stuck in the ice grind against the rock below, wearing it away.
..when water in the cracks of rocks freezes and expands, breaking the rock up from within. Tends to occur in mountainous areas.
..when a small hollow is made into a larger one by glacial erosional processes
..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.
Abrasion is...
..when bits of rock stuck in the ice grind against the rock below, wearing it away.
..when water in the cracks of rocks freezes and expands, breaking the rock up from within. Tends to occur in mountainous areas.
..when a small hollow is made into a larger one by glacial erosional processes
..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.
Freeze thaw weathering is...
..when bits of rock stuck in the ice grind against the rock below, wearing it away.
..when water in the cracks of rocks freezes and expands, breaking the rock up from within. Tends to occur in mountainous areas.
..when a small hollow is made into a larger one by glacial erosional processes
..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.
Name this landform
Arete
Corrie
Tarn
Backwall
Name this landform
Tarn
Corrie
Pyramidal peak
Arete
What is the name for the way that glaciers move in upland areas?
Bulldozing
Rotational slip
Gravity movement
Plucking
What best describes the shape of a corrie?
Steep sided, rock lip
Steep sided, narrow ridge
Steep sided, convex
Steep sided, arm chair
Ribbon lakes form where....
Softer rock areas of the valley floor are eroded by the glacier leaving hollows which fill with water
Harder rock areas of the valley floor are eroded by the glacier leaving hollows which fill with water
Softer rock areas of the valley floor are filled in by deposition leading to lakes
Ribbon lakes are...
Circular shaped
Long and thin
All sorts of shapes
What is this landform?
Sneek peak
Corrie peak
Pyramidal peak
Erosional peak
What best describes an arete
Narrow, steep sided ridge formed by three corries being 'back to back'
Wide, steep sided ridge formed by two corries being 'back to back'
Narrow, steep sided ridge formed by a corrie getting deepened
Narrow, steep sided ridge formed by two corries being 'back to back'
What kind of moraine can you see in the foreground of this photo?
Medial
Lateral
Terminal
Ground
What kind of moraine is formed in the centre of a valley, where two glaciers meet and their lateral moraines 'join'?
Medium
Medial
Lateral
Moraine Kelly
Which of these are TRUE about farming in glaciated areas...?
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
Crops are grown in higher areas as it is warmer as it is nearer the sun
Crops are grown on the valley floor where it is flat, warmer and the soils are better quality.
Sheep are kept in the valley floors as they struggle on the higher land
Which of these are economic uses of glaciated areas?
Farming
Forestry
Quarrying
Tourism
How may conflict occur in glaciated areas between tourists and farmers?
Walkers leaving gates open in farmers' fields
Walkers dropping litter on farmland
Farmers blocking popular footpaths across their land
Farmers singing 'I've got a brand new combine harvester' too loud
Which of these best describes the upper part of a river's course
Very wide, almost flat valley. Very wide, deep channel
V shaped valley, steep sides. Narrow, shallow channel
Gently sloping valley sides. Wider, deeper channel.
Which of these best describes the middle part of a river's course
Very wide, almost flat valley. Very wide, deep channel
V shaped valley, steep sides. Narrow, shallow channel
Gently sloping valley sides. Wider, deeper channel.
Which of these best describes the lower part of a river's course
Very wide, almost flat valley. Very wide, deep channel
V shaped valley, steep sides. Narrow, shallow channel
Gently sloping valley sides. Wider, deeper channel.
When might a river deposit (drop) its load?
On the inside bend of a meander
At the mouth, where the river meets the sea
When the load suddenly increases eg after a landslide
During an unusually dry spell of weather
Which of these are landforms formed by mainly deposition
V shaped valley
Levees
Meanders
Waterfall
What are floodplains often used for?
Farming (sheep)
Housing
Farming (crops)
Tourism
Which of these are examples of hard engineering when managing river flooding?
Flood warnings
Dams and reservoirs
Afforestation
River restoration
Embankments
Which of these are examples of soft engineering when managing river flooding?
Flood warnings
Channelisation ( wider and deeper )
Afforestation
Floodplain zoning
Flood relief channels
Which of these is the odd one out?
Steep slopes
Deforestation
Prolonged rainfall
Impermeable rock in the area around a river
What population must a city have to be called a 'mega-city'?
1 million
100 million
20 million
10 million
Urbanisation is....
more people living in cities
more urban areas
when people move from the countryside to cities
an increase in the proportion of people living in cities
What best describes urbanisation in HICs ( high income countries )?
High urban populations. Happened mainly in the second half of the 20th Century
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.
High urban populations. Happened early eg during the Industrial Revolution and continues to happen quickly.
Low urban populations but this is increasing rapidly now.
What best describes urbanisation in LICs ( low income countries ) and NEEs (newly emerging economies )
High urban populations. Happened mainly in the second half of the 20th Century and continues at a rapid rate.
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.
High urban populations. Happened early eg during the Industrial Revolution and continues to happen quickly.
Urbanisation is caused by....
Urban-rural migration
National increase
Natural increase
Rural-urban migration
When considering rural-urban migration, which of the following are push factors?
Better availability of jobs in the city
Crops failing due to dry weather
Lack of availability of jobs in the rural area
Access to better healthcare and education
Which continent contains the most megacities?
Asia
Europe
North America
Africa
Which of the following are aspects of a sustainable city
water conservation schemes
Green space
Energy conservation schemes
Waste recycling
Sustainable transport system
In Newcastle, families getting help to pay for cavity wall and loft insulation is an example of....
..water conservation schemes
..green space
..energy conservation schemes
..waste recycling
..sustainable transport system
In Newcastle, which of the following are examples of the sustainable transport scheme..?
The Metro system
The Metro Centre
Park and Ride eg Great Park
Bus Lanes
Cycle Lanes
What is the main advantage in Newcastle of the metro, bus lanes, cycle lanes, Park and Ride?
It is cheaper for people
It is quicker for people
It means less car use and therefore less pollution
It allows you to 'stand clear of the doors please'
Which best describes the location of the 'London Olympics' site, where urban regeneration took place..
Thames Valley, East London
Lower Lea Valley, East London
Thames Valley, West London
Lower Lea Valley, South west London
Which of the following were problems with the area around the proposed London Olympics site..
unemployment
crime
derelict land
land contaminated by chemicals
polluted rivers and canals
Why was the London 2012 Olympic bid succesful?
East London already had good transport links eg Stratford Station
the officials were bribed by Boris Johnson
There was a large area of available land
The diverse population of the area made it attractive to people from all around the world.
The bid promised to have a lasting legacy and to regenerate the area.
What is the new name of the area of housing and flats which was initially used by the athletes during the Olympics?
Athletes' Village
Olympic Village
International Village
East Village
Which two of these are new sporting venues used by the public on the Olympic site?
Dry ski slope
Velopark ( cycling )
Aquatics Centre ( swimming )
Football pitches
Which football team now play at the Olympic Stadium in London?
Chelsea
Arsenal
Tottenham Hotspur
West Ham United
Which of the following are benefits of the urban regeneration on the old Olympic site in London?
More affordable housing
Less unemployment
Clean soils and waterways
Open space
Sporting facilities
The 'International Quarter' a new development of high rise offices has provided how many jobs?
5,000
10,000
25,000
50,000
There is now over 100 hectares of open space - this is the largest new park in London for over a century. It is called...
London Olympic Park
Boris Johnson Olympic Park
East London Olympic Park
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
An ecosystem is a system in which ________ interact with each other and the environment.
organisms
rainforests
plants
rain clouds
Which is an example of a producer?
Which is an example of a decomposer?
Which are examples of abiotic factors?
Animals
Rivers
Plants
Climate
Which biome is found at the equator?
Tundra
Hot deserts
Deciduous forest
Tropical rainforest
Which biome is located above 65 degrees north and south?
Deciduous forest
Tundra
Hot deserts
Tropical rainforest
Which biome has high temperature and rainfall all year round?
Temperate forest
Hot desert
Tropical grasslands
Tropical rainforest
Why should rainforests be protected?
Provide resources such as wood/fruits/nuts
Medicines are found in plants and animals in the TRF
They absorb oxygen
TRFs are the Lungs of the planet
Which of the following causes deforestation?
Selective logging
Mining
Road building
Palm oil planting
Name 3 negative impacts of Deforestation
Soil Erosion
Loss of Biodiversity
Contributes to Climate Change
More income is generated through sales of wood
What is Desertification?
Land that suffers from short term drought
Land that is cared for and managed
Land used for farming using sustainable practises
Land is gradually turned into a desert usually on the edge of an existing desert.
Which is a human cause of desertification?
over simplification
over cultivation.
over multiplication
over desertification
Which of these is NOT away of reducing Desertification
Water and Soil Management
Tree planting
'Magic Stones' in Burkina Faso
Using watering cans
tree planting can reduce desertification by...
giving more wood for people to use as fuel.
allows the soil to be baked by the sun and then eroded
people can tap into the plants and drink fresh water
the roots hold the soil together and they act as windbreaks.
