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

Water & people are unevenly distributed

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

Transport and communication make Earth seem smaller

What is the digital divide?

The gap between those who have technology and dont

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

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