Industries in the UK: Geography Quiz for Year 4

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a quality of a skilled workforce?

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Being paid very little

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Lots of education and training

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Specialized knowledge and skills

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Experience in a particular industry

Question 2

Which UK city is a hub for financial services?

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London

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Manchester

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Birmingham

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Glasgow

Question 3

Which of these is a major industry in the UK?

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Manufacturing

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Farming

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Healthcare

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Mining

Question 4

Which of these is NOT a benefit of tourism for the UK economy?

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Harming the environment

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Creating new jobs

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Attracting investment from other countries

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Protecting the UK's culture

Question 5

What does 'skilled labor' mean in the context of industry?

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Workers who have special knowledge and training

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Workers who have experience in a particular field

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Workers who have formal education

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Workers who are good at following instructions

Question 6

Which of these is a job in the service industry?

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Teaching

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Making things

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Farming

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Mining

Question 7

In the UK, which city is famous for its banks and other money businesses?

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London

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Manchester

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Birmingham

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Edinburgh

Question 8

What is a reason why industries are often located near major roads, railways, or ports?

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To transport goods and materials more easily

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To have easier access to skilled workers

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To be closer to their customers

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To avoid paying taxes

Question 9

Which industry relies heavily on natural resources, such as coal, oil, or minerals?

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Mining

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Tourism

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Manufacturing

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Financial services

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a difficulty faced by factories in the UK?

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Technology is making factories more efficient.

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The cost of making things is too high.

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Factories face competition from other countries.

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There are not enough skilled workers.

Question 11

Which of the following is a type of energy that can be replaced naturally?

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Wind power

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Oil

Question 12

In the city of London, what is the name of the area that is known for its banks and financial companies?

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Canary Wharf

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Wall Street

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Silicon Valley

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Tokyo Stock Exchange

Question 13

What are the main industries in the United Kingdom?

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Manufacturing, tourism, and financial services

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Agriculture, construction, and transportation

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Mining, oil and gas, and renewable energy

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Education, healthcare, and retail

Question 14

Which of these is a major industry in the UK?

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Making things, like cars and clothes

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Growing crops and raising animals

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Catching fish

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Digging for coal and oil

Question 15

Which of these industries helps people with their money?

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Providing services, like banks and insurance companies

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Making things, like cars and clothes

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Growing crops and raising animals

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Catching fish

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a good thing about having lots of banks and insurance companies in a country?

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It protects the environment

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It creates new jobs

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It helps the economy grow

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It encourages people to invest their money

Question 17

Which UK city is famous for its banks and money businesses?

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London

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Manchester

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Birmingham

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Glasgow

Question 18

Which of the following is not considered a major industry in the United Kingdom?

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Agriculture

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Manufacturing

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Tourism

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Financial services

Question 19

Which of the following is a characteristic of the tourism industry in the UK?

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It heavily relies on international visitors.

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It is mainly concentrated in rural areas.

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It has been declining in importance.

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It primarily focuses on cultural heritage.

Question 20

What part of the UK is known for banks and financial services?

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The South of England

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The North of England

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The Midlands

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Scotland

Question 21

What do you need to make steel?

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Iron and rocks

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Bricks and wood

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Oil and gas

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Paper and plastic

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a key factor that influences where industries are located?

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Nearness to major rivers

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Availability of raw materials

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Availability of skilled workers

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Demand for the products

Question 23

Which UK industry relies heavily on highly skilled workers and advanced technology?

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Financial services

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Manufacturing

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Tourism

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Agriculture

Question 24

What do we call the moving of businesses from developed countries to developing countries?

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Outsourcing

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Relocation

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Globalization

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Importation

Question 25

Which city is known as the financial center of the UK?

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London

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Birmingham

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Manchester

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Edinburgh

Question 26

Which type of industry involves making physical goods?

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Secondary

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Primary

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Tertiary

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Quaternary

Question 27

Which of the following is an example of a primary industry?

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Farming

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Creating computer software

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Building vehicles

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Providing money advice

Question 28

Which industry is most likely to be based in a city?

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Financial services

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Farming

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Tourism

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Coal mining

Question 29

What is an advantage of having a variety of industries in a country's economy?

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Reduces the risk of economic downturns

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Makes the country more dependent on other countries

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Leads to a decrease in innovation

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Increases the cost of living

Question 30

Which of the following is a major product that the UK exports to other countries?

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Medicines

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Tourism

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Financial services

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Wheat

Question 31

Which of the following has led to a decrease in the UK's coal mining industry?

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Increased use of renewable energy sources

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Improved mining technology

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Discovery of new coal reserves

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Government funding for coal mines

Question 32

Which of the following is a way that the UK government has helped to support the growth of new industries?

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Offering tax breaks for research and development

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Taking control of key industries

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Putting tariffs on imported goods

Question 33

Which of the following is a positive effect of tourism on the UK economy?

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Creating jobs

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Using up natural resources

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Causing more pollution

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Increasing the cost of living

Question 34

What is a major industry in the United Kingdom?

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Financial services

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Agriculture

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Mining

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Fishing

Question 35

What is the main industry in the city of London?

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Financial services

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Tourism

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Manufacturing

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Agriculture

Question 36

What is a benefit of industry?

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Job creation

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Environmental pollution

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Depletion of natural resources

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Social inequality

Question 37

Which practice is considered sustainable in industry?

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Using renewable energy sources

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Clear-cutting forests

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Dumping waste in rivers

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Releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere

Question 38

What role does the government play in industry?

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To regulate and support

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To discourage and restrict industry

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To do nothing

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To own and operate all industries

Question 39

Which industry mainly deals with handling money and financial matters?

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Financial services

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Agriculture

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Manufacturing

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Tourism

Question 40

Which of these is an example of a manufacturing industry?

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Making cars

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Tourism

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Financial services

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Farming

Question 41

Which of these is a famous place to visit in the United Kingdom?

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Buckingham Palace

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The Eiffel Tower

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The Great Wall of China

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The Statue of Liberty

Question 42

Which of these is NOT a major industry in the UK?

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Fishing

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Tourism

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Manufacturing

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Financial services

Question 43

What is a key factor that can affect where a factory is built?

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Finding workers with the right skills

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Having enough parking spaces

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Being close to major roads

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Being near schools

Question 44

What is a major reason why people visit the UK as tourists?

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Its beautiful countryside and historic places

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Its friendly people

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Its low cost of living

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Its great public transport

Question 45

Which of these is a challenge that the UK's financial industry faces?

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Other countries offering similar services

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Strict government rules

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Hurricanes and earthquakes

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Not enough skilled workers

Question 46

What is the role of government in supporting the growth of industries?

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Providing funding and incentives

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Setting prices for goods and services

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Owning and operating businesses

Question 47

Which of the following is most likely to result in a decline in the manufacturing industry in the UK?

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Increased automation

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Government support for new industries

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Expansion of the tourism industry

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Improved education and skills training