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Geography
KS3 Revision
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the coldest temperature experienced in the Tundra region of Russia? | Temperatures in the Tundra region of Russia can be as low as -50°C. |
| How has Russia’s population changed since 1991? | Russia’s population has decreased from 149 million in 1991 to 143 million in 2013. |
| What is the name of the world’s highest mountain, located on the border of China and Nepal? | The world’s highest mountain is Mount Everest. |
| Name the two major cold deserts in China. | The two major cold deserts in China are the Gobi desert and the Taklamakan desert. |
| What type of climate does India have? | India has a monsoon climate. |
| What is the adult literacy rate in India? | The population of the Middle East is approximately 350 million. |
| Name the two largest cities in the Middle East. | The two largest cities in the Middle East are Istanbul in Turkey and Cairo in Egypt. |
| What percentage of the Kenyan population works in the primary employment sector? | 75% of the Kenyan population works in the primary employment sector |
| How does life expectancy in Kenya compare with life expectancy in South Korea? | Kenya has a shorter life expectancy than South Korea. Life expectancy in Kenya is 63 (63.3) years; life expectancy in South Korea is 80 (79.6) years. |
| Give three facts about Mount Hallasan in South Korea. | Facts about Mount Hallasan in South Korea include: • It is South Korea’s highest mountain. • It is 1950 m high. • It is an extinct volcano. • It is on the Island of Jeju in the Korea Strait. |
| When were the first free elections held in South Korea? | The first free elections in South Korea were held in 1987. |
| According to scientific evidence, how old is the Earth? | The Earth is 4.6 billion years old, according to scientific evidence. |
| During what period of the Geological Timescale did birds appear? | Birds appeared during the Jurassic period of the Geological Timescale. |
| What type of plate boundary is the Great Rift Valley in East Africa? | The Great Rift Valley in East Africa is an example of a constructive plate boundary. |
| During an earthquake, shockwaves reach the surface of the Earth at a particular point. What is this point called? | The point where an earthquake’s shockwave's reach the surface of the Earth is called the epicentre. |
| How much of the Earth’s crust is made up of sedimentary rocks? | 7% of the Earth’s crust is made up of sedimentary rocks |
| What is the difference between weathering and erosion? | Weathering is the gradual breakdown of rock by the action of plants, animals and the weather. Erosion is the removal of rock through movement (e.g. rivers, wind, the sea). |
| What type of weathering occurs in places where there is a large variation in temperature between night and day? | Onion-skin weathering occurs in places where there is a large variation in temperature between night and day. |
| List five factors that influence the formation of soil | The five factors that influence the formation of soil are: • Climate • Organisms • Parent material • Relief • Time |
| What happens to the air pressure when cold air sinks? | When cold air sinks, the air pressure is increased. |
| What sort of climate does the UK have? | The UK has a temperate climate – warm summers, mild winters and high total rainfall. |
| What happens to form a zone of equilibrium? | To form a zone of equilibrium, accumulation and ablation are in balance. |
| How are pyramidal peaks formed? | Pyramidal peaks are formed when three or more corries form back to back |
| What is the difference between constructive waves and destructive waves? | In constructive waves, swash is more powerful than backwash. In destructive waves, backwash is more powerful than swash |
| At what stage of a river would floodplains and levees be found? | Floodplains and levees would be found at the lower stage of a river. |
| How is desertification caused? | Desertification is caused by overgrazing of cattle and overcultivation of crops, which results in soil erosion and leads to an increasing amount of land turning into desert. |
| Give two methods of sustainable management of rainforests | Methods of sustainable management include: • Reafforestation • Conservation / protected areas • Agroforestry • Monitoring of illegal deforestation |
| How does the birth rate in Ethiopia compare with the birth rate in the UK? | The birth rate in Ethiopia (42.9) is much higher than the birth rate in the UK (12.3). |
| How does the population density of the UK compare with the population density of New Zealand? | The population density of the UK is higher than the population density of New Zealand. |
| What percentage of the world’s population will live in urban environments by 2030, according to the UN? | According to the UN, 60% of the world’s population will live in urban environments by 2030 |
| List the characteristics of shanty towns. | Characteristics of shanty towns include: • Makeshift housing • No water or electricity supply • No sewage system • Poor roads • No waste disposal |
| What is the Brandt Line and how is it misleading? | The Brandt Line is an imaginary line that divides the developed north of the world with the less developed south. It is misleading because countries below the line, such as China and India, are newly industrialising countries. |
| What percentage of people in High Income Countries (HICs) work in the tertiary sector? | 70–80% of people in HICs work in the tertiary sector. |
| What is the difference between arable farming and pastoral farming? | Arable farms grow plants to eat. Pastoral farms rear animals that provide us with products such as meat, milk and eggs. |
| What are fossil fuels? | Fossil fuels are a nonrenewable energy resource. They include coal, oil and gas |
| How is relief shown on an Ordnance Survey map? | On an Ordnance Survey map relief is shown using contour lines, spot heights and triangulation points. |
| What size is the area represented by one grid square on an Ordnance Survey map? | One grid square on an Ordnance Survey map represents 1 km2. |
| What can a Geographic Information System be used for? | A Geographic Information System can be used for viewing, analysing and changing data on maps. |
| What name is given to the following type of rating that might be found on a questionnaire? Excellent 3 2 1 0 –1 –2 –3 Poor | This type of rating is called a bi-polar scale. |
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