Physical Geography Changing Landscapes

Question 1

How long ago did magma rise through the Earth’scrust to form high relief areas in the UK?

Answer 1

300 million years ago

Question 2

The Cairngorms are found in which country in theUK?

Answer 2

Scotland

Question 3

Dartmoor is found in which UK county?

Answer 3

Devon

Question 4

How many years ago did the carboniferouslimestone in Britain form?

Answer 4

250-350millionsago

Question 5

What is the name of the famous tor in Dartmoorthat we’ve studied in lessons?

Answer 5

Bowerman’s Nose

Question 6

How many years ago did the diverging plateboundaries in the Atlantic Oceanopen up?

Answer 6

50-60 million years ago

Question 7

What is the name of the unique structure atMalham Covemade out ofcarboniferouslimestone?

Answer 7

Limestone Pavements

Question 8

How many years ago was Britain covered by warm,tropical seas?

Answer 8

75 million years ago

Question 9

How many farms operated in the SouthDowns in2016?

Answer 9

1,100

Question 10

What % of South Downswas used for farming in2016?

Answer 10

85%

Question 11

What %of the South Downs National Park wascovered by woodland in 2016?

Answer 11

24%

Question 12

What was the population of the South DownsNational Park in 2016?

Answer 12

120,000