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88 Questions for year 8 Geography Revision

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A revision quiz for a year 8 Geography Half Yearly examination.

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Questions 88

Answers

1
What is the direction of Panem from Wonderland?
North East
South West
North West
South East
2
What will you find in the centre of the Glade?
The Maze Room
The Gardens
The Tree Grove
The Box
3
What is the grid reference of P.210?
GR845286
GR8428
AR845286
GR286845
4
Is it a good idea to Eat Soggy Weetbix?
No, Never!
Sure thing!
5
Name the direction.
North West
North East
South East
South West
6
Which of the following is NOT a impact of desertification?
Vegetation destruction
Decline in Productivity of the land
Famine
Increase in land productivity
7
What is the name given to the act or cutting down all of the trees in an area?
Land degradation
Hazard Reduction Burning
Desertification
Deforestation
8
Which of the following is a short term impact of desertification in the Sahel desert?
Overgrazing destroys vegetation
Soil loses nutrients
Land becomes salty
All of the options
9
Land degradation refers to the decline in the quality of the land.
True
False
10
Human rights are based on the idea that all people are equal and deserve fair treatment
True
False
11
Which of the following are results of globalisation?
Changing culture
All of the options
Increased travel
Decreased distance
12
What is the name for gases that trap heat and result in global warming and climate change?
Renewable resources
Fossil fuels
Lego house gases
Green house gases
13
What is the name given to the process of fertile land becoming deserts?
Land degradation
Urbanisation
Deforestation
Desertification
14
Is sanitation important?
Nah no way!
Of course yes!
15
Name the direction.
WNW
NNE
ENE
NNW
16
Which of the following is NOT a NEGATIVE impact of globalisation?
Global Aid
Sweatshops
Loss of Culture
Widening gap
17
What is the grid reference of the hospital?
GR262854
GR855271
GR854262
GR8526
18
What is the direction of Middle Earth from Terabithia?
South West
North West
South East
North East
19
What do geographers grow in their gardens?
Latitudes
Compass Roses
Lillies
Cardinal Points
20
How many figures are there in a grid reference?
2
6
8
4
21
Which of the following occurs in the process of desertification?
Misuse of topsoil
Deforestation
Population increase
All of the options
22
What is the direction of Narnia from Hogwarts?
West
East
South
North
23
What is the name given to the ability to meet present needs without compromising the future?
Sharing is caring
Finders Keepers
Globalisation
Ecological Sustainability
24
By land size, which is the largest district?
District 7
District 2
District 10
District 11
25
What is the name given to the lines that run horizontally across the map?
Westings
Northings
Eastings
Southings
26
The UN and participating countries work to prevent, control and reverse desertification.
True
False
27
Which quadrant will you find the homestead in?
South West
North West
North East
South East
28
What is the digital divide?
The gap between rich and poor
The number of computers divided by popuation
The population divide number of compujters
The gap between those who have technology and dont
29
What does TNC stand for?
Transportational Corporation
Transnational Coorporation
Turning Nations Corrupt
Transporting National Companies
30
Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to globalisation?
Transportation improvements
The internet
Increased physical fitness
Advancements in technology
31
Which of the following is NOT experienced in sweatshops?
Overtime wages
Long hours
Low wages
Poor health and safety conditions
32
Which of the following is NOT a TNC?
Mattel
Rashays
Nike
Cadbury
33
TNC'S have expanded due to improvements in...
Flow of money
All of the options
Transport
Communication
34
Which type of symbols can we find on topographic maps?
Point symbols
Line symbols
All of the above
Area symbols
35
What always sits in the corner but moves around the world?
A stamp
The weather
A plane
The internet
36
How many figures are there in an area reference?
6
2
8
4
37
What is the name given to the lines that run up and down the map?
Eastings
Westings
Southings
Northings
38
Which of the following fall under the term 'land degradation'?
All of the options
Soil Salinity
Desertification
Erosion
39
What does W.W.W. stand for?
World Wide Web
World Within Web
Whole World Web
World Wide Wiki
40
Social Justice refers to the situation where a society is treated fairly.
True
False
41
Why is it important to study geography?
To gain important skills
To better understand the world
To be active and informed citizens
All of the options
42
Desertification has environmental impacts that go beyond the immediately affected area...
Flase
True
43
What is the approximate relief between point A and point B?
840m
80m
760m
120m
44
Unequal access to natural resources often results in...
Poverty
Algal Blooms
Shifting Cultivation
Climate Change
45
What is the grid reference of the library?
GR847278
GR278847
GR850279
GR8427
46
Name the direction.
North East
North West
South West
South East
47
What is the name given to a country with high standards of living and economic productivity?
Third world country
Developing country
Shanty Town
Developed country
48
Which environmental issue presents the following causes and effects?
Access to fresh water
Desertification
Climate change
Consolidation
49
What is the area reference of the PA Hall?
AR2784
AR8427
8427
AR8426
50
What percentage of global trade is carried by sea?
50%
30%
90%
10%
51
What is the name given to a large business that operates within many countries?
Transatlantic Corporation
National Corporation
Transnational Corporation
Globalised Corporation
52
Name the direction.
WSW
SSE
ESE
SSW
53
What is the aspect of the slop at point C?
South Westerly
North Westerly
North Easterly
South Easterly
54
Name the direction.
North
West
South
East
55
What is the aspect of the slop at point A?
Westerly
Southerly
Easterly
Northerly
56
What is the name given to the breakdown of traditional barriers between nations?
Modernisation
Global Village
Diversity
Globalisation
57
Which of the following is true about todays planes compared to 50 years ago?
They are more efficient
All of the options
They are cheaper
They are faster
58
What is the area reference of the car park?
AR2683
AR8326
AR8327
GR8326
59
Where is it always 90° but never hot?
The North and South Poles
Tropic of Capricorn
Tropic of Cancer
The equator
60
What does U.N. stand for?
United Nations
Universal Nations
United Nuisances
Understanding Nations
61
Which district extends the furthest East?
District 12
The Capitol
District 13
District 8
62
What is the name given to a country in which most people have a low economic standard of living
Developed country
Developing country
Paradise
First world country
63
In what decade were containerships first built?
2000s
1980s
1960s
1940s
64
Which term refers to the agriculture practice of producing a single crop?
'All the single ladies'
Monoculture
Soil compaction
Polyculture
65
Name the direction.
WNW
ENE
NNE
NNW
66
Which district extends the furthest North?
District 10
District 1
District 7
District 12
67
Name the direction.
SSE
ESE
SSW
WSW
68
The supply of fresh water is a problem on parts of the Earth's surface because...
The population is growing
There is insufficient rain
Agriculture uses too much water
Water & people are unevenly distributed
69
Name the direction.
North
East
South
West
70
Name the direction.
South East
North East
North West
South West
71
What is the name given to the gap between the worlds ICT 'haves' and 'have nots'?
The digital divide
Global citizenship
Computerisation
The hunger games
72
What is the aspect of the slope at point B?
Westerly
Northerly
Easterly
Southerly
73
What is the grid reference of C.11?
GR8426
GR846263
GR266843
GR843266
74
Which of the following is a POSITIVE impact of globalisation?
Economic growth
All of the options
Free trade
Global markets
75
What is the name given to practices and systems in place for the disposal of waste?
Sanitation
Mitigation
Infiltration
Transportation
76
Which of the following is a long term impact of desertification in the Sahel desert?
Cattle die
People die
All of the options
Soil becomes completly useless
77
Approximately how many containers can one container ship carry?
1000
8000
10000
4000
78
Please rate this Quiz quiz out of 4. Was it worth it? (Hint: Any answer is marked 'correct')
3
2
1
4
79
How can supplies of fresh water be increased?
Using water from underground aquifers
All of the options
Recycling water
Using water run off
80
Which of the following is TRUE about active citizenship?
All of the options
It involves individuals influencing decisions
It involves groups influencing decisions
In involves actively participating
81
What is the area reference for the playground?
AR8429
AR8329
AR2984
AR8529
82
What is the area reference of the Church?
AR8326
8226
AR8226
AR8227
83
Name the direction.
South East
North West
North East
South West
84
Name the direction.
West
North
East
South
85
What do they mean when they say that the world is getting smaller due to globalisation?
Populations are growing and taking space
Earth is shrinking due to distance from sun
Transport and communication make Earth seem smaller
Sea level rise causes land loss
86
What day is the UN World Day to Combat Desertification celebrated?
December 25
March 1
June 17
November 15
87
Name the direction.
East
West
North
South
88
What is the approximate length of the Church?
100m
500m
50m
5m

88 Questions for year 8 Geography Revision Flashcards | StudBud

88 Questions for year 8 Geography Revision

88 termsStudBud Administration124 plays

A revision quiz for a year 8 Geography Half Yearly examination.

Flashcards88 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 88

Answers

1
What is the direction of Panem from Wonderland?
North East
South West
North West
South East
2
What will you find in the centre of the Glade?
The Maze Room
The Gardens
The Tree Grove
The Box
3
What is the grid reference of P.210?
GR845286
GR8428
AR845286
GR286845
4
Is it a good idea to Eat Soggy Weetbix?
No, Never!
Sure thing!
5
Name the direction.
North West
North East
South East
South West
6
Which of the following is NOT a impact of desertification?
Vegetation destruction
Decline in Productivity of the land
Famine
Increase in land productivity
7
What is the name given to the act or cutting down all of the trees in an area?
Land degradation
Hazard Reduction Burning
Desertification
Deforestation
8
Which of the following is a short term impact of desertification in the Sahel desert?
Overgrazing destroys vegetation
Soil loses nutrients
Land becomes salty
All of the options
9
Land degradation refers to the decline in the quality of the land.
True
False
10
Human rights are based on the idea that all people are equal and deserve fair treatment
True
False
11
Which of the following are results of globalisation?
Changing culture
All of the options
Increased travel
Decreased distance
12
What is the name for gases that trap heat and result in global warming and climate change?
Renewable resources
Fossil fuels
Lego house gases
Green house gases
13
What is the name given to the process of fertile land becoming deserts?
Land degradation
Urbanisation
Deforestation
Desertification
14
Is sanitation important?
Nah no way!
Of course yes!
15
Name the direction.
WNW
NNE
ENE
NNW
16
Which of the following is NOT a NEGATIVE impact of globalisation?
Global Aid
Sweatshops
Loss of Culture
Widening gap
17
What is the grid reference of the hospital?
GR262854
GR855271
GR854262
GR8526
18
What is the direction of Middle Earth from Terabithia?
South West
North West
South East
North East
19
What do geographers grow in their gardens?
Latitudes
Compass Roses
Lillies
Cardinal Points
20
How many figures are there in a grid reference?
2
6
8
4
21
Which of the following occurs in the process of desertification?
Misuse of topsoil
Deforestation
Population increase
All of the options
22
What is the direction of Narnia from Hogwarts?
West
East
South
North
23
What is the name given to the ability to meet present needs without compromising the future?
Sharing is caring
Finders Keepers
Globalisation
Ecological Sustainability
24
By land size, which is the largest district?
District 7
District 2
District 10
District 11
25
What is the name given to the lines that run horizontally across the map?
Westings
Northings
Eastings
Southings
26
The UN and participating countries work to prevent, control and reverse desertification.
True
False
27
Which quadrant will you find the homestead in?
South West
North West
North East
South East
28
What is the digital divide?
The gap between rich and poor
The number of computers divided by popuation
The population divide number of compujters
The gap between those who have technology and dont
29
What does TNC stand for?
Transportational Corporation
Transnational Coorporation
Turning Nations Corrupt
Transporting National Companies
30
Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to globalisation?
Transportation improvements
The internet
Increased physical fitness
Advancements in technology
31
Which of the following is NOT experienced in sweatshops?
Overtime wages
Long hours
Low wages
Poor health and safety conditions
32
Which of the following is NOT a TNC?
Mattel
Rashays
Nike
Cadbury
33
TNC'S have expanded due to improvements in...
Flow of money
All of the options
Transport
Communication
34
Which type of symbols can we find on topographic maps?
Point symbols
Line symbols
All of the above
Area symbols
35
What always sits in the corner but moves around the world?
A stamp
The weather
A plane
The internet
36
How many figures are there in an area reference?
6
2
8
4
37
What is the name given to the lines that run up and down the map?
Eastings
Westings
Southings
Northings
38
Which of the following fall under the term 'land degradation'?
All of the options
Soil Salinity
Desertification
Erosion
39
What does W.W.W. stand for?
World Wide Web
World Within Web
Whole World Web
World Wide Wiki
40
Social Justice refers to the situation where a society is treated fairly.
True
False
41
Why is it important to study geography?
To gain important skills
To better understand the world
To be active and informed citizens
All of the options
42
Desertification has environmental impacts that go beyond the immediately affected area...
Flase
True
43
What is the approximate relief between point A and point B?
840m
80m
760m
120m
44
Unequal access to natural resources often results in...
Poverty
Algal Blooms
Shifting Cultivation
Climate Change
45
What is the grid reference of the library?
GR847278
GR278847
GR850279
GR8427
46
Name the direction.
North East
North West
South West
South East
47
What is the name given to a country with high standards of living and economic productivity?
Third world country
Developing country
Shanty Town
Developed country
48
Which environmental issue presents the following causes and effects?
Access to fresh water
Desertification
Climate change
Consolidation
49
What is the area reference of the PA Hall?
AR2784
AR8427
8427
AR8426
50
What percentage of global trade is carried by sea?
50%
30%
90%
10%
51
What is the name given to a large business that operates within many countries?
Transatlantic Corporation
National Corporation
Transnational Corporation
Globalised Corporation
52
Name the direction.
WSW
SSE
ESE
SSW
53
What is the aspect of the slop at point C?
South Westerly
North Westerly
North Easterly
South Easterly
54
Name the direction.
North
West
South
East
55
What is the aspect of the slop at point A?
Westerly
Southerly
Easterly
Northerly
56
What is the name given to the breakdown of traditional barriers between nations?
Modernisation
Global Village
Diversity
Globalisation
57
Which of the following is true about todays planes compared to 50 years ago?
They are more efficient
All of the options
They are cheaper
They are faster
58
What is the area reference of the car park?
AR2683
AR8326
AR8327
GR8326
59
Where is it always 90° but never hot?
The North and South Poles
Tropic of Capricorn
Tropic of Cancer
The equator
60
What does U.N. stand for?
United Nations
Universal Nations
United Nuisances
Understanding Nations
61
Which district extends the furthest East?
District 12
The Capitol
District 13
District 8
62
What is the name given to a country in which most people have a low economic standard of living
Developed country
Developing country
Paradise
First world country
63
In what decade were containerships first built?
2000s
1980s
1960s
1940s
64
Which term refers to the agriculture practice of producing a single crop?
'All the single ladies'
Monoculture
Soil compaction
Polyculture
65
Name the direction.
WNW
ENE
NNE
NNW
66
Which district extends the furthest North?
District 10
District 1
District 7
District 12
67
Name the direction.
SSE
ESE
SSW
WSW
68
The supply of fresh water is a problem on parts of the Earth's surface because...
The population is growing
There is insufficient rain
Agriculture uses too much water
Water & people are unevenly distributed
69
Name the direction.
North
East
South
West
70
Name the direction.
South East
North East
North West
South West
71
What is the name given to the gap between the worlds ICT 'haves' and 'have nots'?
The digital divide
Global citizenship
Computerisation
The hunger games
72
What is the aspect of the slope at point B?
Westerly
Northerly
Easterly
Southerly
73
What is the grid reference of C.11?
GR8426
GR846263
GR266843
GR843266
74
Which of the following is a POSITIVE impact of globalisation?
Economic growth
All of the options
Free trade
Global markets
75
What is the name given to practices and systems in place for the disposal of waste?
Sanitation
Mitigation
Infiltration
Transportation
76
Which of the following is a long term impact of desertification in the Sahel desert?
Cattle die
People die
All of the options
Soil becomes completly useless
77
Approximately how many containers can one container ship carry?
1000
8000
10000
4000
78
Please rate this Quiz quiz out of 4. Was it worth it? (Hint: Any answer is marked 'correct')
3
2
1
4
79
How can supplies of fresh water be increased?
Using water from underground aquifers
All of the options
Recycling water
Using water run off
80
Which of the following is TRUE about active citizenship?
All of the options
It involves individuals influencing decisions
It involves groups influencing decisions
In involves actively participating
81
What is the area reference for the playground?
AR8429
AR8329
AR2984
AR8529
82
What is the area reference of the Church?
AR8326
8226
AR8226
AR8227
83
Name the direction.
South East
North West
North East
South West
84
Name the direction.
West
North
East
South
85
What do they mean when they say that the world is getting smaller due to globalisation?
Populations are growing and taking space
Earth is shrinking due to distance from sun
Transport and communication make Earth seem smaller
Sea level rise causes land loss
86
What day is the UN World Day to Combat Desertification celebrated?
December 25
March 1
June 17
November 15
87
Name the direction.
East
West
North
South
88
What is the approximate length of the Church?
100m
500m
50m
5m