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1 Russia What is the coldest temperature experienced in the Tundra region of Russia? 1 Russia Temperatures in the Tundra region of Russia can be as low as -50 C. 1 Russia How has Russia s population changed since 1991? 2 Russia Russia s population has decreased from 149 million in 1991 to 143 million in China What is the name of the world s highest mountain, located on the border of China and Nepal? 3 China The world s highest mountain is Mount Everest. 3 China Name the two major cold deserts in China. 4 China The two major cold deserts in China are the Gobi desert and the Taklamakan desert. 4 India What type of climate does India have? 5 India India has a monsoon climate. 5

2 India What is the adult literacy rate in India? 6 India The adult literacy rate in India is 62.8%. 6 The Middle East What is the population of the Middle East? 7 The Middle East The population of the Middle East is approximately 350 million. 7 The Middle East Name the two largest cities in the Middle East. 8 The Middle East The two largest cities in the Middle East are Istanbul in Turkey and Cairo in Egypt. 8 Kenya What percentage of the Kenyan population works in the primary employment sector? 9 Kenya 75% of the Kenyan population works in the primary employment sector. 9 Kenya How does life expectancy in Kenya compare with life expectancy in South Korea? 10 Kenya 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. 10

3 South Korea Give three facts about Mount Hallasan in South Korea. 11 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. 11 South Korea When were the first free elections held in South Korea? 12 South Korea The first free elections in South Korea were held in Geological Timescale According to scientific evidence, how old is the Earth? 13 Geological Timescale The Earth is 4.6 billion years old, according to scientific evidence. 13 Geological Timescale During what period of the Geological Timescale did birds appear? 14 Geological Timescale Birds appeared during the Jurassic period of the Geological Timescale. 14 Plate Tectonics What type of plate boundary is the Great Rift Valley in East Africa? Plate Tectonics The Great Rift Valley in East Africa is an example of a constructive plate boundary

4 Plate Tectonics During an earthquake, shockwaves reach the surface of the Earth at a particular point. What is this point called? Plate Tectonics The point where an earthquake s shockwaves reach the surface of the Earth is called the epicentre Rocks and Geology How much of the Earth s crust is made up of sedimentary rocks? 17 Rocks and Geology 7% of the Earth s crust is made up of sedimentary rocks. 17 Rocks and Geology What is the difference between weathering and erosion? 18 Rocks and Geology 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). 18 Weathering and Soil What type of weathering occurs in places where there is a large variation in temperature between night and day? 19 Weathering and Soil Onion-skin weathering occurs in places where there is a large variation in temperature between night and day. 19 Weathering and Soil List five factors that influence the formation of soil. 20 Weathering and Soil The five factors that influence the formation of soil are: Climate Organisms Parent material Relief Time 20

5 Weather and Climate What happens to the air pressure when cold air sinks? 21 Weather and Climate When cold air sinks, the air pressure is increased. 21 Weather and Climate What sort of climate does the UK have? 22 Weather and Climate The UK has a temperate climate warm summers, mild winters and high total rainfall. 22 Glaciation What happens to form a zone of equilibrium? Glaciation To form a zone of equilibrium, accumulation and ablation are in balance Glaciation How are pyramidal peaks formed? Glaciation Pyramidal peaks are formed when three or more corries form back to back Rivers and Coasts What is the difference between constructive waves and destructive waves? 25 Rivers and Coasts In constructive waves, swash is more powerful than backwash. In destructive waves, backwash is more powerful than swash. 25

6 Rivers and Coasts At what stage of a river would floodplains and levees be found? 26 Rivers and Coasts Floodplains and levees would be found at the lower stage of a river. 26 Landscapes How is desertification caused? Landscapes 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 27 desert. 27 Landscapes Give two methods of sustainable management of rainforests. Landscapes Methods of sustainable management include: Reafforestation Conservation / protected areas Agroforestry Monitoring of illegal 28 deforestation 28 Population How does the birth rate in Ethiopia compare with the birth rate in the UK? Population The birth rate in Ethiopia (42.9) is much higher than the birth rate in the UK (12.3) Population How does the population density of the UK compare with the population density of New Zealand? Population The population density of the UK is higher than the population density of New Zealand

7 Urbanisation What percentage of the world s population will live in urban environments by 2030, according to the UN? Urbanisation According to the UN, 60% of the world s population will live in urban environments by Urbanisation List the characteristics of shanty towns. Urbanisation Characteristics of shanty towns include: Makeshift housing No water or electricity supply No sewage system Poor roads 32 No waste disposal 32 The Brandt Line is an imaginary Development What is the Brandt Line and how is it misleading? Development 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 33 industrialising countries. 33 Economic Activity What percentage of people in High Income Countries (HICs) work in the tertiary sector? 34 Economic Activity 70 80% of people in HICs work in the tertiary sector. 34 Economic Activity What is the difference between arable farming and pastoral farming? 35 Economic Activity Arable farms grow plants to eat. Pastoral farms rear animals that provide us with products such as meat, milk and eggs. 35

8 Natural Resources What are fossil fuels? 36 Natural Resources Fossil fuels are a nonrenewable energy resource. They include coal, oil and gas. 36 Ordnance Survey Maps How is relief shown on an Ordnance Survey map? 37 Ordnance Survey Maps On an Ordnance Survey map relief is shown using contour lines, spot heights and triangulation points. 37 Ordnance Survey Maps What size is the area represented by one grid square on an Ordnance Survey map? 38 Ordnance Survey Maps One grid square on an Ordnance Survey map represents 1 km Geographic Information Systems What can a Geographic Information System be used for? 39 Geographic Information Systems A Geographic Information System can be used for viewing, analysing and changing data on maps. 39 Fieldwork What name is given to the following type of rating that might be found on a questionnaire? Excellent Poor Fieldwork This type of rating is called a bi-polar scale