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Worksheets2021/22 Y10 LC2 Assessment
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 40mins
P1. In the Milankovitch Cycles, the shape of Earth’s orbit is referred to as (a) ?
P2. Solar, wind, geothermal, nuclear and biomass are all forms of (a) energy.
P3. Which of the following are evidence for climate change?
Artwork
Rising Sea Levels
Pollen Grain Evidence
Ice Cores
P4. The (a) is the trapping of the sun’s warmth in the planet’s atmosphere.
P5. The Arctic Circle and Antarctic Circle are line of (a)
P6. Give the correct spelling for the most southern continent
(a)
P7. Soil in (a) environments is thin and acidic and not very fertile.
P8. What is the name of the top layer of tropical rainforests?
(a)
P9. The (a) greenhouse effect is the addition of greenhouse gasses by human activity
P10. What type of plate boundary is shown in the picture?
Conservative
Divergent
Convergent
Collision
P11. Which map shows the tundra biome?
P12. What is permafrost?
When the ground freezes for most of the year
When the ground is frozen all year
When the ground has a frost
When the ground thaws and then refreezes
P13. Temperatures in (a) environments are never normally above 0 degrees Celcius.
P14. Which indicator is not part of the Human Development Index?
Life Expectancy
Mean Schooling Years
GNI per Capita
Death Rate
P15. Urbanisation is the increasing (a) of people living in urban areas
P16. Which of the following are methods of reducing the development gap?
ODA
Debt Relief
Brain Drain
Microfinance
P17. Select which of the following statements about tectonic hazards is true
Constructive/ divergent plate boundaries move towards each other
Tectonic hazards usually occur along plate boundaries
The epicentre is the point where the earthquake begins, in the Earth's crust
The UK is at risk from major earthquakes
P18. Why do many species of monkey live in the canopy layer?
Their food is often found there
They can't walk on ground properly
To keep away from predators
For a cool breeze in the hot rainforests
V1. Fill in the blank: Non (a) Organisations (NGO)
V2. What can be defined as "a formally concluded and ratified agreement between states"
Plan of Action
Statement of Intent
Law
Treaty
V3. Select the definition: "This occurs when a positive change happens, which then has a knock-on effect on other businesses. For example a new office may open, which leads to an increase in lunchtime sandwich sales at the local café and more bus passengers."
Multiplier effect
Economic growth
Increased transport
Infrastructure
V4. Define what is meant by a Transnational Corporation
A company that operates in many different countries
A company owned by a country
Apple
A company in China
V5. What is meant by "communication over a distance by cable, telegraph, telephone, or broadcasting."
Internet
News
Radio Waves
Telecommunications
V6. The ____________ ___________ is the the seasonally thawed surface layer above permafrost.
(a)
C1. Which of the following is not a human cause of damage to cold environments?
Off road driving
Litter/ Plastic Pollution
Climate Change
Oil Spills
Changing Seasons
C2. Which of the following is not an economic cause of damage to fragile environments?
Access roads through forests
Oil pipe leaks
Housing/settlements being built
Deforestation for natural resources
C3. Which of the following are reasons to protect cold environments?
Indigenous Populations
Scientific research
Biodiversity
Tourism
They are fragile
C4. Using technology can be used to help protect cold environments. An example of this is the ________ __________ pipeline (Only enter the two words needed)
(a)
C5. Which statements are true about the Trans Alaskan Pipeline?
Crosses two mountain ranges and 800 rivers
Pipes are built into the ground so that Caribou can migrate above it
Engineered to slide during Earthquakes
Has radiators to melt permafrost
C6. When was the Antarctic treaty signed?
1899
1959
2009
2019
C7. Select the statements that are part of the Antarctic Treaty.
Preventing economic development
Divide up the land of Antarctica
Promotes scientific research
Controlling tourism levels
C8. Select the NGO that is campaigns on behalf of Antarctic causes.
World Wrestling Federation (WWF)
BluePeace
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
RedPeace
C9. NGOs work with many stakeholders to plan for a (a) future for the Antarctic. This means that they will help these areas meet the needs of today without compromising the needs of the future.
C10. Select the false statement about the location of Svalbard
It is North of Norway
It is above the Arctic Circle
It is on the Barents Sea
It is in the Atlantic Ocean
C11. Approximately how many people live in Svalbard?
270
2,700
12,700
27,000
C12. Svalbard has rich reserves of which natural resource? This is the main economic activity but is environmentally controversial.
(a)
C13. In the future (a) energy is likely to be a main source of energy. This is where heat derived within the sub-surface of the earth generates clean electricity.
C14. Which of the following statements about fishing in Svalbard is false?
There are no quotas on the amount of fish allowed to be caught
The Barents Sea has over 150 species of Fish
Cod, Herring and Haddock are the most commercially successful species caught
Sustainable fishing is practiced through monitoring and limits placed on fishing.
C15. Select the potential reasons for tourism in Svalbard
Adventure tourism
Frontier tourism
Sightseeing and Wildlife
Views of the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)
Cheap international flights
C16. Why can extreme temperatures pose an economic risk to Svalbard?
Temperatures can fall below -30oC
Clothing such as gloves and boots are required
Outside work can be difficult, slow and dangerous
Temperatures allow animals such as polar bears to inhabit the area
C17. Construction if infrastructure poses many challenges in Svalbard. Which of the following statements would be an environmental impact in Svalbard?
Most construction happens during brief summers
Most dirt and gravel roads are built above the surface
Melting of the frozen ground can lead to buildings subsiding
Many construction materials need to be brought in from other regions
C18. Water, power and sanitation pipes are built above ground to allow easy maintenance and to prevent (a) of the permafrost.
C19. Melting of sea ice has increased the accessibility to Svalbard by boat. This may have a number of economic impacts. Select those that apply.
More boats will allow more fishing vessels to access the Barents Sea and Arctic Ocean.
Trade will be easier as more travel routes open up
Tourism will grow as cruise ships arrive in Svalbard
Flights will become cheaper to Svalbard
C20. The Svalbard treaty allows for…
Anyone who wants to live their may do, visa free
Stops the mining of coal
Prohibits whaling
Encourages the storage of nuclear waste
C21. Nigeria is in what continent?
(a)
C22. The capital of Nigeria is (a)
C23. The largest city in Nigeria is…
(a)
C24. The North of Nigeria is predominantly Islamic
True
False
C25. The South of Nigeria is the most economically advanced region
True
False
C26. What is the name of Nigeria’s TV and film industry?
(a)
C27. Nigeria is the _____ biggest contributor to UN peacekeeping forces
1st
3rd
5th
7th
C28. What was the percentage increase in the population of Nigeria between 2010 and 2018? (Rounded to one significant figure)
-50%
-21%
+21%
+50%
C28. What percentage of the population would be considered working age?
43.69%
53.57%
2.74%
C30. Select the reason why the UN would not be important for Nigeria
Nigeria was part of the security council between 2014-16
The UN helped to renegotiate the South Africa-Nigeria border
Nigeria provides large amounts of peacekeeping troops
The UN UNICEF program helps to eradicate poverty in poorer parts of the world, including Nigeria
C31. Select the reasons why the commonwealth is important for Nigeria
Helps to tackle corruption
It makes them more British
Provides military support to help invade other countries
Provides trade links to many wealthy countries
C32. Fill in the blank. OPEC is the Organisation of Petroleum (a) countries
C33. Select the countries that are not part of OPEC.
United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia
Venezuela
Canada
C34. Nigeria is the most economically advanced country in what region of Africa?
North
East
South
West
C35. Which country does Nigeria export the highest percentage of it’s goods to.
(a)
C35. Which country does Nigeria import the highest percentage of it’s goods from.
(a)
