UK
What are the 4 countries that make up the UK?
England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
What is climate?
The long term/average weather conditions of an area
What is the tertiary industry?
The service sector - jobs providing a service to others eg. hairdressers, doctors, teachers, nurses
Where can coral reefs be found?
Between the tropics, majority located in southern parts of Asia
What is erosion?
The wearing away of material (rock) by the sea
In which country would you find Mt Snowden?
Wales
How is temperature measured?
Using a thermometer
A farmer is an example of a worker in which industry?
Primary
What is the biggest religion in India?
Hinduism
Where is the Holderness Coast?
The east coast of England
What does a contour line show on a map?
Height above sea level
How does latitude impact the climate of a place?
The closer to the equator an area, typically the warmer it is as the sun is more concentrated at the equator
What are the 3 levels of development?
LIC (Low Income country), NEE (Newly Emerging Economy), HIC (High Income Country)
What is the tallest mountain in the UK?
Ben Nevis
When soft rock is eroded between hard rock to create a bay, the hard rock is left sticking out to sea which forms a?
Headland
What is the purpose of the UN?
To promote peace and communication between countries
When does frontal rainfall occur?
When 2 different air masses meet
What measurements of development are used to calculate HDI (Human Development Index)?
Life Expectancy, Literacy Rate, GNI
Which 2 countries is Victoria Falls located between?
Zambia and Zimbabwe
Give 2 ways that we can protect the coast from erosion
Groynes, Sea wall, rock armour, beach nourishment
Give a positive impact of immigration on the UK
increased diversity in shops, music, clothing influences etc. More celebrations eg. Chinese new year, Work force to address skills shortages
How is wind speed measured?
Using an anemometer
How has uneven development led to international migration?
People moving for more opportunities in work, people moving to escape poverty
Why are polar regions important?
Habitats for wildlife, scientific research, regulating global climate, monitoring climate change
How does a sea wall protect the coast?
Reflects out some of the waves energy to limit erosion