Human Geography Quiz

Question 1

Ecotourism is...

Accepted Answer

Smaller scale tourism, Sustainable tourism, Making the environment and local culture the attraction

Question 2

Problems with an ageing population include...

Accepted Answer

A high dependency ratio, More money needed for age-related healthcare, A smaller working population

Question 3

Which are strategies for reducing environmental impacts of tourism in Antarctica?

Accepted Answer

IAATO, SSSIs, Using light fuel

Question 4

Water quality can be improved by

Accepted Answer

Using water purification tablets, Covering wells to stop contamination, Introducing a sewage system, Digging deeper wells

Question 5

China's population policy has changed. People in China can now...

Accepted Answer

have two children if they & their partner are only children, have more children if they are of an ethnic minority

Question 6

Which of the following are human attractions or activities common to coastal areas?

Accepted Answer

Theme parks, Wind surfing

Question 7

Standard of living is about

Accepted Answer

How wealthy a population is, The average earnings of a population

Question 8

Which of the following are common reasons why people visit cities?

Accepted Answer

History and culture, Religion, Sporting venues

Question 9

Sustainable development projects are usually

Accepted Answer

involve local people, low cost

Question 10

Disadvantages if charitable aid include

Accepted Answer

Donations can be low in times of recession, Short-term aid can sometimes be wasted

Question 11

Unstable governments...

Accepted Answer

Spend money on conflict

Question 12

Bulgaria is in Europe's economic periphery because...

Accepted Answer

it was once run by the communist USSR, It suffers from droughts and flooding, It relies on agriculture and forestry to make money, It has suffered from government corruption

Question 13

Hurricane Mitch hit which countries?

Accepted Answer

Honduras, Nicaragua

Question 14

In what activities do tourists take part in mountainous areas?

Accepted Answer

Mountain biking, Visiting remote villages, Skiing

Question 15

France has a pro-natal policy to deal with its ageing population. The policy inludes

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Free schooling for 3 year olds, 3 years paid parental leave, Earlier retirement for women who have more children

Question 16

Benefits of immigration to the UK include

Accepted Answer

Filling skills gaps in the local population, An increase in working population

Question 17

Which of these are environmental impacts of tourism on Antarctica

Accepted Answer

Improved awareness of the importance of Antarctica, Leaving litter behind., Fuel leaks from ships hitting icebergs, Disturbing wildlife feeding and mating habits

Question 18

The UK is in Europe's economic core because

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It has a good location for trade, It has a good climate for farming, It developed a large manufacturing industry a long time ago

Question 19

Which of these is not a reason why global tourism has grown

Accepted Answer

Package holidays in further destinations: cheaper!, Increase in paid holiday time: travel further from home, technological improvements: faster and cheaper travel

Question 20

Advantages of bottom-up aid

Accepted Answer

It improves quality of life, Local communities benefit straight away

Question 21

Stewardship is

Accepted Answer

Conservation on a larger scale, The protection of the natural and human environment

Question 22

Quality of life is about

Accepted Answer

a population's ability to live a long and healthy life

Question 23

Ecotourism is different to mass tourism because

Accepted Answer

it makes the local culture and environment the attraction, there is less economic leakage, it's on a smaller scale

Question 24

Which two indicators produce a negative correlation

Accepted Answer

Adult literacy rate and infant mortality rate

Question 25

Immigration is often encouraged in countries at which stage of the DTM?

Accepted Answer

Stage 5

Question 26

In the Demographic Transition Model...

Accepted Answer

The birth rate is high in stages 1 and 2, Death rates fall quickly as access to clean water improves, The Death Rate falls before the Birth Rate

Question 27

Which of these are benefits of improved water quantity

Accepted Answer

Children have more time to go to school, Crops can be irrigated

Question 28

A natural hazard is

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a physical event that could cause damage to life & property, Hurricanes, earthquakes, floods and droughts

Question 29

Indonensia's transmigration policy included

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Displacing the indigenous people on less populated islands, Giving people money and land to move

Question 30

Kerala, India slowed down its population growth by...

Accepted Answer

Giving each family the same amount of land, making education compulsory for all children

Question 31

Which of these strategies are being used in the Lake District to keep tourism successful?

Accepted Answer

Farm diversification, Park & Ride Schemes, Better sign posting, Building affordable homes

Question 32

Which of these statements are true of extreme environments

Accepted Answer

Fragile habitats that could be lost forever, Places in which survival is perceived to be difficult, Extreme conditions like temperature

Question 33

Disadvantages of top-down aid include

Accepted Answer

The aid has certain conditions (tied-aid), large scale projects do not benefit local people immediately, Local people are not consulted on how aid is spent

Question 34

Which of these are social impacts of tourism in the Lake District

Accepted Answer

Rising house prices, Livestock disturbance, Congestion

Question 35

Agricultural subsidies

Accepted Answer

are unfair to farmers in very poor countries, are extra payments made by rich governments to their farmers, cause farmers to produce more

Question 36

Problems with using single indicators include..

Accepted Answer

Simple averages don't show how wealth is shared, only indicating quality of life or standard of living

Question 37

Hurricane Mitch hit where in 1998

Accepted Answer

Central America

Question 38

Mass tourism has developed in Jamaica because...

Accepted Answer

Package and all-inclusive holidays, Coral reefs, Food and culture, of white sands and blues seas

Question 39

The effects of Kerala's population policy inlcude

Accepted Answer

A birth rate similar to the UK's, An adult literacy rate of 100%, Increase in life expectancy

Question 40

Environmental impacts of mass tourism on Jamaica include...

Accepted Answer

Shortage of fresh water, High levels of waste, Damage of coral reef, Marine nature reserves set up

Question 41

What types of people would visit an extreme environment like Antarctica?

Accepted Answer

Wealthy, healthy pensioners, Young professionals, Thrill seekers

Question 42

Social impacts of mass tourism include...

Accepted Answer

Seasonal work, Low skilled, low pay jobs only, Locals are not allowed into complexes

Question 43

Birth rate is a better indicator of development than Death Rate because

Accepted Answer

Death rates start to rise in the later stages of development, Death rates fall when access to clean water and food improve, Birth rates fall dramatically when education improves

Question 44

Global trade favours richer countries because

Accepted Answer

Richer countries club together in trade blocs, Poorer countries need to buy in secondary goods, Secondary goods are worth more

Question 45

Global trade is...

Accepted Answer

The buying & selling of goods and services between countries

Question 46

Which statements are true of UK national parks?

Accepted Answer

Preservation of physical and cultural sites, Building development is restricted., Mass tourism destinations

Question 47

Which of these are impacts of improved water quality

Accepted Answer

Teenage girls stay in school, GDP goes up, Children stay healthy

Question 48

Problems with rapid population growth include

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a stress on resources like electricity and water, Stress on housing and infrastructure, Dealing with waste like sewage and rubbish

Question 49

A migrant is

Accepted Answer

a person who moves from once place to another

Question 50

Which of these are examples of extreme environments

Accepted Answer

Sahara Desert, Antarctica, Chernobyl

Question 51

A trade bloc is

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able to negotiate better deals with outside countries, a group of countries that trade freely with eachother

Question 52

Quantity of water means

Accepted Answer

How much water is available to a population

Question 53

Which of these are reasons why tourists would like to visit an extreme environment?

Accepted Answer

The last chance to see a wilderness under threat, for a once in a life time opportunity

Question 54

Which of these effects of Hurricane Mitch impacted on quality of life development?

Accepted Answer

Many people were left homeless, Roads were destroyed, Schools were destroyed

Question 55

Which of these indicators are about quality of life

Accepted Answer

Infant mortality rate, Life expectancy

Question 56

Which is the odd one out?

Accepted Answer

2012 Olympics

Question 57

Which stage of the Butler Life Cycle model is The Lake District currently in?

Accepted Answer

Consolidation

Question 58

Economic impacts of mass tourism include...

Accepted Answer

Economic leakage, Jobs for local people

Question 59

What has the UK government done to cope with an ageing population?

Accepted Answer

Spending more money on dementia-related health care, Asking home owners to contribute to their care home costs, Increased the state retirement age to 68

Question 60

Which of the following are attractions in the Lake District National Park

Accepted Answer

Beatrix Potter Museum, Scafell Pike, Lake Windemere

Human Geography Quiz

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Human Geography Quiz

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