WorksheetsS3 G/H Review Unit 9
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 37mins
What region of Spain is most severely affected by desertification?
Extremadura
Murcia
Barcelona
Galicia
Valladolid
In Spain, __________ is responsible for the majority of the country's water consumption.
Agriculture
Showering/Bathing
Drinking Water
The average Spaniard consumers (a) liters of water daily.
Almost __% of water in Spain is used for farming.
20
40
60
70
14
Almost __% of water in Spain is used by citizens in their daily lives.
20
40
60
70
14
(a) provide fresh water and insects for many species of wildlife, particularly birds.
If we continue building canals and dams, in which part of Spain will we have less access to fresh water and more endangered species?
Murcia
Ebro River Valley
Guadalquivir River Valley
Tajo River Valley
The degradation of soil in dry areas that reduces the fertility of the land is known as
(a)
Which of the following does NOT cause desertification?
The existence of arid zones that lack rain
Long seasonal droughts
Poor soil with a tendency to erode
The salinization of aquifers
Large scale fishing
What region of Spain is not seriously affected by desertification?
Andalucía
Murcia
Madrid
Community of Valencia
Valladolid
True or False: All of the places in Spain that suffer from desertification are popular tourist destinations
True
False
the increase in salt in an environmental medium, notably soil is known as
deforestation
salinization
desertification
industrial fishing
Coral reefs are turning white because they are expelling
(a)
Coral reefs are turning white because the ocean is
becoming warmer
becoming colder
becoming populated with large fish
True or False: Predators keep nutrients in sunlit waters
True
False
Without nutrients in sunlit waters, what happens
Nutrients fall to the bottom of the ocean
Nutrients are not available for small fish and plankton
They are dissolved into carbon
The ocean warms
Since the 1950's what type of fishing has become more popular?
Coastal Fishing
Industrial Fishing
Which of the following best defines coastal fishing?
Carried out by large boats with advanced equipment and refrigeration
Takes place in distant waters with the help of a large supply ship.
Done by small boats close to land, using nets and strong fishing lines
Which of the following best defines large scale fishing?
Carried out by large boats with advanced equipment and refrigeration
Takes place in distant waters with the help of a large supply ship.
Done by small boats close to land, using nets and strong fishing lines
Which of the following best defines deep-sea fishing?
Carried out by large boats with advanced equipment and refrigeration
Takes place in distant waters with the help of a large supply ship.
Done by small boats close to land, using nets and strong fishing lines
Aquaculture involves the farming of marine animals, such as molluscs, crustaceans, fish, and plants such as
(a)
Which of the following is NOT among the countries in the world that catches the most fish?
Chile
USA
Peru
Canada
Russia
Which of the following locations is NOT among the the most abundant fishing grounds in the world?
Sea of Japan
North Sea
Coast of Chile
Northeast Atlantic
Southeast Africa
The most important fishing port in Spain is located in the ————————
The north west
Cantabria
The Mediterranean
The South Atlantic
The Canary Islands
The most important fishing port in Spain for valuable species like lobsters and prawns is the ————————
The north west
Cantabria
The Mediterranean
The South Atlantic
The Canary Islands
What % of large fish have humans removed from oceans since the 1950's?
70%
80%
90%
95%
The ocean is becoming saturated with carbon
True
False
There are 7 billion humans on planet Earth which leads to deforestation in order to farm to grow food for world population.
True
False
Which habitat has the most plants that will cure cancer?
swamp land
lake ponds
woody forest
tropical rainforest
The amazon is home to ____ of species in the natural world.
5%
10%
15%
20%
Why are people cutting down the Amazon Rainforest? List two reasons.
Space for cattle to keep up with the demand for beef
Room for farmland
Demand for condos
_______________________ describes the atmospheric conditions in a particular place at a particular time
atmosphere
climate
weather
temperature
The _______________________ is a gaseous layer that surrounds the earth
atmosphere
climate
weather
temperature
The atmosphere is more than _______ km thick
50
100
500
1000
____________ radiation from the sun comes into contact with oxygen and produces a gas called ozone.
sun
ultraviolet
gas
ozone
________% of solar radiation is absorbed by the atmosphere
19%
34%
47%
50%
True or False: Due to gases from certain industries and pollution the ozone layer is thinning
True
False
The ____________ filters dangerous solar radiation
atmosphere
sun
ozone layer
mesosphere
_______________________ refers to atmospheric conditions that exist in a region over a long period of time
atmosphere
climate
weather
temperature
Global Warming is happening due to the increase is _________ in the atmosphere
oxygen
nitrogen
carbon dioxide
all of the above
Sea levels are rising due to _________ ice and disappearing glaciers.
freezing
melting
drying
all of the above
Since 1900, the average temperature of the atmosphere has increased by _____
0.7 degrees Fahrenheit
7 degrees Fahrenheit
0.7 degrees Celcius
7 degrees Celsius
Our increasing water use is impacting the
hydrosphere
atmosphere
cryosphere
biosphere
Our emissions of CO2 is impacting the
hydrosphere
atmosphere
cryosphere
biosphere
Our increasing use of land and pollution is impacting the
hydrosphere
atmosphere
cryosphere
biosphere
Rising sea-surface temperature is impacting the
hydrosphere
atmosphere
cryosphere
biosphere
Greenhouse gases allow solar radiation to enter the atmosphere but they do not let the heat out
True
False
There are ____ national parks in Spain.
10
15
20
25
The national parks in Spain make up less than ___% of the country's surface area
1
5
7
10
Which of the following is NOT one of the objectives of the Spanish National Park Network:
ensure the conservation of the flora and fauna of these unique areas
ensure the conservation of the geological features of these unique areas
Balance conservation with public access
encourage scientific research
encourage school field trips to inspire children to be environmentally conscious
Which of the following was NOT one of the first two Spanish National Parks
Picos de Europa
Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Tablas de Daimiel
Spain created its first national parks in
1910
1918
1939
1975
Parks managed by the state and integrated into the National Park Network are
National Parks
Natural Parks
Parks that are protected areas and managed by autonomous communities are
National Parks
Natural Parks
What does Spain have more of?
National Parks
Natural Parks
Which of the following is the biggest natural park in Spain
Picos de Europa
Ordesa y Monte Perdido
Tablas de Daimiel
Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas
Limited human activity is allowed in Natural Parks
True
False
How many nature reserves are in Andalucía?
0
1
2
3
4
Protected areas dedicated to protecting biodiversity, geographic and geological features
National Parks
Natural Parks
Nature Reserves
Natural Monuments
Protected Marine Life
Created to protect and restore aquatic habitats that have been damaged by human activity
National Parks
Natural Parks
Nature Reserves
Natural Monuments
Protected Marine Life
Spaces to protect valuable natural features, such as rock formations, underwater caves and ancient forests
National Parks
Natural Parks
Nature Reserves
Natural Monuments
Protected Marine Life
National Parks never have urban centers.
True
False
Who manages natural parks in Spain?
autonomous communities
municipal councils
the national government
charities
There are more than (a) natural parks in Spain.
