UK Physical Landscapes: Evolution and Challenges

Question 1

What has been the primary force shaping the UK's physical landscape during the Quaternary period?

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Glaciers

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Volcanic eruptions

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Coastal erosion

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Human development

Question 2

What is the main force that causes fluvial erosion?

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Moving water

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Wind

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Ice

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Gravity

Question 3

When wind transports and deposits material, what is this process called?

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Deposition

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Weathering

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Erosion

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Mass movement

Question 4

Which glacial process involves ice carrying rock particles?

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Transportation

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Meltwater

Question 5

Which geological process played the primary role in shaping the UK's physical landscape during the Ice Ages?

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Glacial erosion and deposition

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Volcanic eruptions

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River erosion and deposition

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Earthquakes and tectonic plate movement

Question 6

Which process describes the removal of rock and soil by water flowing over the land's surface?

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Erosion

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Weathering

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Mass movement

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Volcanism

Question 7

Which process is the primary cause of deep valleys and gorges?

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Erosion

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Weathering

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Mass movement

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Volcanism

Question 8

What geological process is primarily responsible for the formation of folded rock layers found in mountain ranges?

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Folding

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Volcanism

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Erosion

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Weathering

Question 9

Which geological process primarily involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles through physical and chemical means?

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Weathering

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Erosion

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Mass movement

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Fluvial processes

Question 10

How does lateral erosion contribute to the development of meanders in a river?

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Lateral erosion widens the river, increasing its sinuosity and forming meanders.

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Lateral erosion deposits sediment on the river's inner banks, creating point bars and aiding in meander formation.

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Lateral erosion deepens the river, increasing its gradient and leading to waterfalls and rapids.

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Lateral erosion does not affect meander formation.

Question 11

Which process involves the movement of sediment by wind?

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Aeolian processes

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Fluvial processes

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Glacial processes

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Coastal processes

Question 12

What geological process has played the primary role in shaping the Vale of York, a glacial valley in northern England?

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Glacial erosion

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Coastal erosion

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Weathering and erosion

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Plate tectonics

Question 13

Which geological process is primarily responsible for the formation of mountain ranges in the United Kingdom?

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Folding and faulting

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Weathering

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Erosion

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Volcanism

Question 14

Which of these is NOT a major cause of erosion?

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Chemical weathering

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Wind

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Ice

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Water

Question 15

Which of the following statements best describes the physical landscape of the United Kingdom?

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The UK has a wide range of landforms, habitats, and ecosystems due to its geological and environmental history.

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The UK is mainly mountainous, with few habitable areas.

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The UK's landscape is mostly flat and lacks variety in landforms.

Question 16

In the study of landforms, what is the term for the downward and outward movement of rock and soil mainly caused by gravity?

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Mass movement

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Erosion

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Weathering

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Sedimentation

Question 17

What primary process is responsible for the formation of mountains?

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Plate tectonics

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Weathering

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Erosion

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Volcanism

Question 18

Which factor has the least direct impact on coastal erosion rates in the UK?

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Rainfall

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Wave energy

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Sea level rise

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Sediment supply

Question 19

When a river enters an area with reduced energy, it deposits sediment, forming a delta. Which process is primarily responsible for delta formation?

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Deposition

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Erosion

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Transportation

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Weathering

Question 20

What process leads to the formation of deltas?

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Deposition

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Corrosion

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Hydraulic action

Question 21

Which landform in the UK is a direct result of glacial erosion?

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Cirque

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River delta

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Sand dune

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Meander

Question 22

What process is the primary cause of fold mountains, which are characterized by their distinct folds and peaks?

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Folding

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Volcanism

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Erosion

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Glaciation

Question 23

How do rivers and streams primarily shape the UK's physical landscape?

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By eroding and depositing rock and soil

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By breaking down rocks and soil

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By moving materials with the wind

Question 24

Which of the following best describes the role of plate tectonics in shaping the UK's physical landscape?

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The UK's physical landscape has been primarily shaped by the collision of the Eurasian and North American plates.

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Plate tectonics has been the only factor responsible for the UK's physical landscape.

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Plate tectonics is no longer an active force in shaping the UK's physical landscape.

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Plate tectonics has had no significant impact on the UK's physical landscape.

Question 25

Which force does NOT contribute to the movement of tectonic plates?

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Gravitational pull of the moon

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Convection currents in the mantle

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Buoyancy of the lithosphere

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Collision and subduction of plates

Question 26

Which human activity has had the greatest impact on the UK's physical landscape in the last 200 years?

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Building cities and towns

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Farming

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Digging for minerals

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Cutting down forests

Question 27

Which geological process is NOT directly involved in the formation of mountains?

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Metamorphism

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Folding

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Faulting

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Uplift

Question 28

What process leads to the formation of fold mountains?

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Folding

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Volcanism

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Faulting

Question 29

Which type of erosion is primarily caused by the force of gravity, leading to the movement of rock and soil down a slope?

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Gravitational erosion

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Hydraulic erosion

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Aeolian erosion

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Chemical erosion

Question 30

Which process involves the movement of sediment by water?

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Fluvial processes

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Weathering

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Erosion

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Mass movement

Question 31

How have human activities, particularly urban expansion and agricultural practices, impacted the physical landscape of the UK?

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Human activities, including urbanization and agriculture, have had complex impacts on the UK's physical landscape, affecting land use, biodiversity, and environmental quality.

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Human activities have preserved and enhanced the natural beauty of the UK's landscape.

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Urban expansion has reduced built-up areas, allowing natural habitats to flourish.

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Agricultural practices have had only positive effects on the UK's physical landscape.

Question 32

How have plate tectonics influenced the UK's physical landscape?

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Formed mountain ranges like the Pennines

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Created deep ocean trenches near the UK coast

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Caused frequent volcanic eruptions in the UK

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Had no significant impact on the UK's landscape

Question 33

Which UK landscape is mainly shaped by coastal processes?

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Jurassic Coast

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Scottish Highlands

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Peak District

Question 34

Which factor does NOT directly contribute to the geological evolution of the UK's physical landscape?

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Human-induced changes in land use

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Erosion by wind and water

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Folding and faulting of rocks

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Deposition of sediment by glaciers

Question 35

During which geological period were the distinctive chalk cliffs of Dover formed?

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Cretaceous

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Jurassic

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Paleocene

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Eocene

Question 36

Which of the following processes has played the most significant role in shaping the UK's coastline?

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Faulting

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Folding

Question 37

Identify the glaciated upland region in the north of England:

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Lake District

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Pennines

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Cotswolds

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Yorkshire Dales

Question 38

The term 'escarpment' refers to:

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A steep slope created by erosion

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A ridge of high ground

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A valley formed by a river

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A plateau with flat-topped layers of rock

Question 39

Which of the following rivers flows through the largest estuary in the UK?

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Severn

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Thames

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Mersey

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Clyde

Question 40

The UK's landscape is characterized by a high degree of:

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Biodiversity

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Endemism

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Homogeneity

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Aridity

Question 41

Which of the following is not a significant challenge confronting the UK's physical landscape in the 21st century?

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Deforestation

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Climate change

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Urbanization

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Resource depletion

Question 42

What is the name of the prominent fault line traversing the UK?

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Great Glen Fault

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Pennine Fault

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Highland Boundary Fault

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Southern Uplands Fault

Question 43

Which mountain is the highest in England?

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Scafell Pike

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Ben Nevis

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Snowdon

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Helvellyn

Question 44

What type of rock is predominantly found in the Lake District?

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Slate

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Granite

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Limestone

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Sandstone

Question 45

Which major river flows through the UK?

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River Thames

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River Rhine

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River Danube

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River Volga

Question 46

Which major landform is a result of glacial erosion?

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U-shaped valleys

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Moraines

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Drumlins

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Eskers

Question 47

Which national park is renowned for its rugged mountains and picturesque lakes?

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Lake District National Park

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Snowdonia National Park

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Dartmoor National Park

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Cairngorms National Park

Question 48

Which factors present the greatest challenges to the UK's physical landscapes?

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Climate change, urbanization, and resource depletion

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Conservation and resource extraction

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Agriculture and industrial development

Question 49

How does the UK's variety of landscapes and geological formations contribute to scientific research?

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It helps us understand Earth's history and processes.

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It has no scientific value.

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It's mainly due to human activities.

Question 50

Which of the following primary factors has played a major role in shaping the UK's physical landscapes over millions of years?

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Plate tectonics and geological processes like folding, faulting, and uplift

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Erosion and deposition by wind, water, and glaciers

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Human activities like urbanization and agriculture

Question 51

Which geological process was primarily responsible for shaping the rugged topography of the Scottish Highlands?

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Glaciation

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Plate tectonics

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Volcanism

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Metamorphism

Question 52

The Carboniferous Limestone found in the Peak District is an example of which type of rock?

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Sedimentary

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Igneous

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Metamorphic

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Volcanic

Question 53

The process by which wind erodes and transports soil is called:

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Deflation

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Weathering

Question 54

Within which UK national park can the largest glacial lake be found?

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Lake District

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Snowdonia

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Scottish Highlands

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Dartmoor

Question 55

Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of a fold mountain?

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Igneous intrusions

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Steeply dipping strata

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Anticlines and synclines

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Metamorphism

Question 56

The process of rock weathering that involves chemical reactions is known as:

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Chemical weathering

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Mechanical weathering

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Biological weathering

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Erosion

Question 57

Which of the following is an example of a fluvial landform?

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Meander

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Sand dune

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Moraine

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Esker

Question 58

The UK's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) extends how far from the coastline?

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200 nautical miles

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12 nautical miles

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500 nautical miles

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1000 nautical miles

Question 59

Which geological period is marked by the formation of the UK's characteristic chalk cliffs?

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Cretaceous

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Devonian

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Carboniferous

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Jurassic

Question 60

Identify the process that has significantly shaped the UK's mountainous landscapes.

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Glaciation

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Volcanism

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Erosion

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Folding

Question 61

Which of the following is not a challenge facing the UK's physical landscape in the 21st century?

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Deforestation

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Climate change

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Urbanization

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Resource management

Question 62

Which concept describes the interdependence of natural and human systems within the physical landscape?

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Geoecology

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Ecosystem services

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Environmental sustainability

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Anthropogenic impact

Question 63

Identify the fault system responsible for creating iconic lochs and glens in Scotland.

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Great Glen

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Hebridean

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Pennine

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Southern Uplands

Question 64

Identify the dominant geomorphological agent that shaped the UK's landscape over the past two million years.

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Ice

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Sea

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Wind

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Rivers