Explore the Lake District: A Guide to Its Geography and Natural Wonders

Question 1

Which of these geological processes has NOT played a significant role in shaping the landscape of the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Volcanism

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Glaciation

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Folding

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Weathering

Question 2

Which landform is primarily formed by the erosive action of glaciers?

Accepted Answer

Moraine

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Sand dune

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Meander

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Oxbow lake

Question 3

What is the name of the highest mountain in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Scafell Pike

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Helvellyn

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Skiddaw

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Great Gable

Question 4

Which of the following lakes is **not** located within the boundaries of the Lake District National Park?

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Loch Lomond

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Windermere

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Ullswater

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Coniston Water

Question 5

What is the primary geological process responsible for the formation of the Lake District's distinctive U-shaped valleys?

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Glacial erosion

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River erosion

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Wind erosion

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Coastal erosion

Question 6

Which of the following is a major economic activity in the Lake District region?

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Tourism

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Agriculture

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Mining

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Manufacturing

Question 7

What is the name of the major geological fault that runs through the Lake District?

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Solway Fault

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Great Glen Fault

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Pennine Fault

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Highland Boundary Fault

Question 8

Which of the following vegetation types is characteristic of the Lake District's landscape?

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Heather moorland

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Temperate rainforest

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Alpine meadows

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Mediterranean scrub

Question 9

What is the name of the main river that flows through the Lake District?

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River Derwent

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River Thames

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River Severn

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River Mersey

Question 10

Which of the following is a popular tourist attraction in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Lake Windermere

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Hadrian's Wall

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Stonehenge

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Edinburgh Castle

Question 11

Which sequence of geological events shaped the Lake District's unique landscape?

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Uplift and erosion of sedimentary rocks, followed by volcanic activity and glaciation.

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Folding and faulting of sedimentary rocks, followed by glaciation and river erosion.

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Volcanic eruptions and lava flows, followed by erosion and glaciation.

Question 12

Which of the following is a unique geological characteristic of the Lake District?

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Glacial erosion

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Volcanic activity

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Sedimentary rock formations

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Metamorphic rocks

Question 13

What is the name of the largest lake in the Lake District and where is it located?

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Windermere (Northwestern Lake District)

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Ullswater (Eastern Lake District)

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Derwentwater (Northern Lake District

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Coniston Water (Western Lake District)

Question 14

Which of the following geomorphic features is NOT commonly found in the Lake District?

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Sand dunes

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U-shaped valleys

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Cirques

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Moraines

Question 15

What is the name and height of the highest mountain in the Lake District?

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Scafell Pike (978 meters)

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Helvellyn (950 meters)

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Skiddaw (931 meters)

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Great Gable (899 meters)

Question 16

Which of the following industries is a major economic driver in the Lake District and why?

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Tourism (due to its stunning landscapes, outdoor activities, and cultural heritage)

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Agriculture (due to its fertile valleys and grazing lands)

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Manufacturing (due to its abundance of natural resources)

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Mining (due to its rich mineral deposits)

Question 17

What is a significant characteristic of the Lake District's natural environment?

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Its numerous glacial lakes and waterfalls

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Its abundance of ancient oak woodlands

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Its diverse population of migratory birds

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Its rare species of wildflowers

Question 18

Which of the following mountains in the Lake District has the highest elevation?

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Scafell Pike

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Helvellyn

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Skiddaw

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Great Gable

Question 19

Identify the largest lake within the Lake District.

Accepted Answer

Windermere

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Ullswater

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Derwentwater

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Grasmere

Question 20

Name the renowned literary figure whose former residence, Dove Cottage, is situated in the Lake District.

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William Wordsworth

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Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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Jane Austen

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Charles Dickens

Question 21

Identify the glacially formed valley that is a prominent feature in the heart of the Lake District.

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Borrowdale

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Langdale

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Wasdale

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Ennerdale

Question 22

Which of the following characteristics is a defining feature of the Lake District's waterfalls?

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High volume and steep drops

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Low volume and gentle slopes

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Intermittent flow

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Underground channels

Question 23

Identify the national park that encompasses the Lake District, protecting its natural beauty and cultural heritage.

Accepted Answer

Lake District National Park

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Peak District National Park

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Snowdonia National Park

Question 24

Which industry is a primary economic driver within the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Tourism

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Agriculture

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Manufacturing

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Mining

Question 25

Name the local sheep breed that is commonly found grazing in the pastures of the Lake District.

Accepted Answer

Herwick

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Swaledale

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Cheviot

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Texel

Question 26

Name the highest mountain in the Lake District.

Accepted Answer

Scafell Pike

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Helvellyn

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Skiddaw

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Great Gable

Question 27

What is the **primary** economic activity in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Tourism

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Agriculture

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Mining

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Manufacturing

Question 28

Which national park includes the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Lake District National Park

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Peak District National Park

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Snowdonia National Park

Question 29

Which famous literary figure is associated with the Lake District?

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William Wordsworth

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Jane Austen

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Charles Dickens

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George Orwell

Question 30

Which is the largest lake in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Windermere

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Ullswater

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Coniston Water

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Derwent Water

Question 31

Which mountain in the Lake District has the highest elevation?

Accepted Answer

Scafell Pike

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Helvellyn

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Great Gable

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Bowfell

Question 32

What is the name of the largest lake by area in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Windermere

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Ullswater

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Derwentwater

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Coniston Water

Question 33

Which geological process is credited with shaping the landscape of the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Glaciation

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Volcanism

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Folding

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Faulting

Question 34

What is the name of the national park that encompasses the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Lake District National Park

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Snowdonia National Park

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Cairngorms National Park

Question 35

What is the predominant type of vegetation found in the Lake District?

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Moorland

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Grassland

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Forest

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Woodland

Question 36

What is the largest lake in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Windermere

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Ullswater

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Derwentwater

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Bassenthwaite Lake

Question 37

Which process is responsible for the formation of U-shaped valleys in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Glacial erosion

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Folding of rocks

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Faulting

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Volcanic activity

Question 38

Which is the highest mountain in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Scafell Pike

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Helvellyn

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Great Gable

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Bowfell

Question 39

Which industry is a major economic driver in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Tourism

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Agriculture

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Manufacturing

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Fishing

Question 40

Which of the following is not characteristic of the Lake District landscape?

Accepted Answer

Sandy beaches

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Rugged mountains

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Sparkling lakes

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Rolling hills

Question 41

What is the national park that encompasses the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Lake District National Park

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Cairngorms National Park

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Northumberland National Park

Question 42

Which economic activity is the primary source of income for the Lake District?

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Tourism

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Agriculture

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Manufacturing

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Fishing

Question 43

Which peak is the highest point in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Scafell Pike (978 meters)

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Skiddaw (931 meters)

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Great Gable (899 meters)

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Helvellyn (950 meters)

Question 44

What is the largest lake by surface area in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Windermere (14.8 square kilometers)

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Ullswater (8.9 square kilometers)

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Derwentwater (5.5 square kilometers)

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Bassenthwaite Lake (5.3  square kilometers)

Question 45

Which geological feature is a characteristic of the Lake District landscape?

Accepted Answer

Glaciated U-shaped valleys

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Chalk downlands

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Sandstone cliffs

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Volcanic peaks

Question 46

What is the primary economic activity in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Tourism

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Agriculture

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Manufacturing

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Mining

Question 47

Which of the following rivers is NOT a major river in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

River Thames

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River Derwent

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River Eden

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River Greta

Question 48

What is the name of the national park that encompasses the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Lake District National Park

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Peak District National Park

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Snowdonia National Park

Question 49

Which renowned poet was greatly inspired by the landscapes of the Lake District?

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William Wordsworth

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Lord Byron

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John Keats

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Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Question 50

What is the name of the famous mountain pass located in the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Hardknott Pass

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Col de la Bonette

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Furka Pass

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Stelvio Pass

Question 51

Which of the following industries is a key part of the Lake District's economy?

Accepted Answer

Outdoor recreation (e.g., hiking, climbing, and water sports)

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Shipbuilding

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Textiles

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Chemical manufacturing