What do they mean when they say that the world is getting smaller due to globalisation?

Transport and communication make Earth seem smaller

The supply of fresh water is a problem on parts of the Earth's surface because...

Water & people are unevenly distributed

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88 Questions for year 8 Geography Revision

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

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