UK Physical Landscape: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following is a significant impact of human activities on the physical landscape of the United Kingdom?

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Deforestation leading to soil erosion

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Increased wildlife habitats and biodiversity

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Mitigation of climate change effects

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Absence of significant human impact

Question 2

Which of these forces has NOT significantly shaped the UK's physical landscape?

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Volcanism

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Plate tectonics

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Erosion

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Deposition

Question 3

Which of these UK regions is known for its low-lying land?

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The Thames Valley

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The Pennines

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The Cotswolds

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The Lake District

Question 4

Which of the following factors has NOT significantly influenced the development of the UK's physical landscape?

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Volcanic activity

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Plate tectonics

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Glaciation

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a major mountain range in the UK?

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The Cotswolds

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The Pennines

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The Grampian Mountains

Question 6

Which of these is **not** a major landform in the United Kingdom?

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The River Thames

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The Pennines

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The Lake District

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The Scottish Highlands

Question 7

Which geological process has had the greatest impact on the formation of the UK's coastline?

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Erosion

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Folding

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Faulting

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Volcanism

Question 8

Which geological process has played the most crucial role in shaping the UK's landscapes?

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Glaciation

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Erosion and deposition by rivers

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Plate tectonics

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Volcanic activity

Question 9

Which process had the greatest impact on shaping the UK's landscape during the Quaternary period?

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Glacial erosion

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Volcanic activity

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Coastal erosion

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Earthquakes

Question 10

Which of these geological events did NOT directly shape the UK's current landscape?

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The formation of the North Sea

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The Caledonian Orogeny

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The Variscan Orogeny

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The Ice Ages

Question 11

The highest mountain in England is:

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Scafell Pike

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Ben Nevis

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Snowdon

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Mount Everest

Question 12

The process of glacial erosion has created many of the UK's landscapes. Which of the following is a characteristic landform resulting from glacial erosion?

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U-shaped valleys

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Sand dunes

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Limestone pavements

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Meanders

Question 13

The UK's coastline is constantly changing due to various processes. Which of the following is NOT a major coastal process?

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Metamorphism

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Weathering

Question 14

Identify the highest peak in the United Kingdom.

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Ben Nevis

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Snowdon

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Scafell Pike

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Mount Snowdon

Question 15

Which ecosystem is found within the UK?

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Temperate rainforest

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Boreal forest

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Mediterranean forest

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Tundra

Question 16

Which landform is primarily formed by glacial erosion?

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Moraine

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Sand dune

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Limestone pavement

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Oxbow lake

Question 17

Which of the following is a characteristic of the UK's temperate maritime climate?

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Mild winters and cool summers

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Hot summers and cold winters

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Heavy rainfall year-round

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Long periods of drought

Question 18

Which of the following is a sustainable land management practice that can mitigate the impacts of human activities on the UK's physical landscape?

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Afforestation

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Urban sprawl

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Overgrazing

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Pollution

Question 19

Which of the following is a major mountain range in the UK?

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Pennines

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Alps

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Pyrenees

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Andes

Question 20

Which of the following geological processes has had the greatest influence on shaping the UK's landscape?

Accepted Answer

Glaciation

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Volcanism

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Plate tectonics

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Erosion

Question 21

Which of the following is the highest mountain in the UK?

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Ben Nevis

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Mount Snowdon

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Scafell Pike

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Mount Everest

Question 22

What is the name of the UK's national weather service?

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The Met Office

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The Weather Channel

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The British Meteorological Society

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The BBC Weather Service

Question 23

In which mountain range is the UK's highest mountain located?

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Grampian Mountains

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Pennines

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Lake District

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Snowdonia

Question 24

Which of these is a major river in the UK?

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Thames

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Nile

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Amazon

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Mississippi

Question 25

What type of vegetation is most common in the New Forest in Hampshire?

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Heath

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Deciduous woodland

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Coniferous forest

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Grassland

Question 26

Which of the following is a significant challenge posed by the physical features of the UK?

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Flooding

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Drought

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Avalanches

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Earthquakes

Question 27

Which organization plays a key role in protecting the UK's natural environment?

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National Trust

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WWF

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RSPB

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UNESCO

Question 28

Which of the following is a popular tourist destination known for its dramatic coastline?

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Cornwall

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Dorset

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Yorkshire

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Lancashire

Question 29

What is the name of the body of water that separates the UK from mainland Europe?

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English Channel

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Bristol Channel

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Irish Sea

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North Sea

Question 30

What is the name of the expansive mountain range located in the northern part of the UK?

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The Scottish Highlands

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The Pennines

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The Lake District

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The Cairngorms

Question 31

On which tectonic plate is the UK situated?

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Eurasian Plate

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North American Plate

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African Plate

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Pacific Plate

Question 32

Which of the following is the highest mountain in England?

Accepted Answer

Scafell Pike

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Snowdon

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Ben Nevis

Question 33

Which characteristic is typical of the UK's temperate maritime climate?

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Mild winters and cool summers

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Hot and humid summers

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Cold and snowy winters

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Long, dry summers

Question 34

What is the term for the process that breaks down and erodes rocks?

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Weathering

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Tectonics

Question 35

Which of the following is a recommended sustainable practice for protecting the UK's physical landscape?

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Renewable energy

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Deforestation

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Overgrazing

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Pollution

Question 36

Which of the following geological formations is considered the oldest in the United Kingdom?

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Old Red Sandstone

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Carboniferous Limestone

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Chalk

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Jurassic Sandstone

Question 37

What is a moraine?

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A ridge of sediment deposited by a glacier

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A valley carved out by a glacier

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A lake formed by glacial erosion

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A plateau formed by volcanic activity

Question 38

What is the name of the body of water that separates the UK from mainland Europe?

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English Channel

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Strait of Gibraltar

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Irish Sea

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North Sea

Question 39

Identify the characteristic that is NOT typical of the UK's physical landscape.

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Arid deserts

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Rolling hills and lowlands

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Rugged mountains

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Extensive coastline

Question 40

What is the predominant geological feature found in the Scottish Highlands?

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Granite

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Limestone

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Sandstone

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Basalt

Question 41

Which of these rivers flows entirely within England?

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Thames

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Severn

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Rhine

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Mekong

Question 42

Select the characteristic that accurately describes the UK's climate.

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Mild and temperate

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Hot and humid

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Cold and dry

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Tropical and wet

Question 43

Which of the following best describes the dominant feature of the UK's coastline?

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Rocky cliffs

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Sandy beaches

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Mudflats

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Coral reefs

Question 44

Which type of rock is not commonly found within the UK's geological formations?

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Marble

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Granite

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Limestone

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Basalt

Question 45

Which geological process was primarily responsible for shaping the UK's distinctive valleys?

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Glacial erosion

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Volcanic eruptions

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Coastal weathering

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Folding and faulting

Question 46

What is the name of the ancient supercontinent that the UK was once a part of?

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Pangaea

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Gondwana

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Laurasia

Question 47

Which of the following landforms is NOT typically found in the UK?

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Extensive deserts

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Lowland hills

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High mountains

Question 48

What is the process by which glaciers scrape and erode rock surfaces as they move?

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Abrasion

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Plucking

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Exaration

Question 49

What type of vegetation is commonly found in the UK's upland areas?

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Moorland vegetation

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Deciduous forest

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Coniferous forest

Question 50

What is the term for the process by which the sea erodes and transports sediment along a coastline?

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Longshore drift

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Beach nourishment

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Coastal erosion

Question 51

Which geological period is the oldest in the UK's history?

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Precambrian

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Paleozoic

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Mesozoic

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Cenozoic

Question 52

Name the major mountain range that runs through the north of England.

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Pennines

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Alps

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Pyrenees

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Urals

Question 53

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the UK's climate?

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Arid

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Temperate

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Rainy

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Humid

Question 54

What process has shaped the UK's coastline over millions of years?

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Glaciation

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Volcanism

Question 55

What is the highest mountain in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Ben Nevis

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Snowdon

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Scafell Pike

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Mount Everest

Question 56

Name a major river in the UK.

Accepted Answer

Thames

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Nile

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Amazon

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Yangtze

Question 57

What is the name of the geological fault that runs through the Pennines?

Accepted Answer

Pennine Fault

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San Andreas Fault

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Great Glen Fault

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Himalayan Fault

Question 58

What process has shaped the Lake District?

Accepted Answer

Glaciation

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Erosion

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Volcanism

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Folding

Question 59

Which of the following is NOT a major geological era in the formation of the UK's landscape?

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Cretaceous

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Precambrian

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Paleozoic

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Cenozoic

Question 60

What is the name of the process by which glaciers carve out U-shaped valleys?

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Glacial erosion

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Fluvial erosion

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Coastal erosion

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Aeolian erosion

Question 61

What is the main cause of coastal erosion in the UK?

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Wave action

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Wind erosion

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Rainfall

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Human activity

Question 62

Which of the following is a sustainable land management practice?

Accepted Answer

Crop rotation

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Deforestation

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Overgrazing

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Urban sprawl

Question 63

What is the name of the tectonic plate on which the UK is located?

Accepted Answer

Eurasian Plate

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North American Plate

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African Plate

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Indo-Australian Plate

Question 64

What is the name of the highest mountain in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Ben Nevis

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Mount Snowdon

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Scafell Pike

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Mount Helvellyn