Geography

Question 1

Megacity

Answer 1

A city with a population of 10 million people or more.

Question 2

Population Density

Answer 2

the number of people per square kilometre.

Question 3

Urbanisation

Answer 3

The increase of people living in towns and cities, causing them to grow

Question 4

Birth Rate

Answer 4

The number of live births per 1000 people per year.

Question 5

Resource

Answer 5

Something that people use in their daily lives such as water, food and energy.

Question 6

Erosion

Answer 6

The wearing away of rock by natural forces, such as wind, water and ice.

Question 7

Line of Longitude

Answer 7

An imaginary line that runs vertically around the earth (North to South Pole).

Question 8

Sustainable

Answer 8

Meeting the needs of today without affecting future generations.

Question 9

Food Security

Answer 9

Having access to enough safe, affordable, nutritious food to maintain a healthy active life.

Question 10

Water Conflict

Answer 10

Where countries or regions are in dispute over access to water resources.

Question 11

What percentage of people live in cities (urban areas)?

Answer 11

50%

Question 12

One animal native to Svalbard

Answer 12

Reindeer.

Question 13

Three interesting facts about Svalbard:

Answer 13

Means ‘the land with the cold coast’

Dramatic! Jagged mountains, glaciers (frozen rivers!), and icy fjords (long
inlets).

Super cold! Long, dark winters with polar nights (sun never rises) and
short, cool summers with midnight sun (sun never sets).

Question 14

Advantages of Solar Energy

Answer 14

Free, Non-polluting

Question 15

Disadvantages of Solar Energy

Answer 15

Sun doesn’t always shine; solar cells are expensive.

Question 16

Advantages of Wind Power

Answer 16

Free, non-polluting

Question 17

Disadvantages of Wind Power

Answer 17

Wind doesn’t always blow: a lot of turbines are needed.

Question 18

Symbol of Parking

Answer 18

SHEET

Question 19

Symbol of Train Station

Answer 19

SHEET

Question 20

Symbol of Information Centre

Answer 20

SHEET

Question 21

Symbol of Place of worship with spire.

Answer 21

SHEET

Question 22

Symbol of Place of worship with tower.

Answer 22

SHEET

Question 23

Symbol of Coniferous Trees

Answer 23

SHEET

Question 24

Symbol of Foot path

Answer 24

SHEET

Question 25

Symbol of School

Answer 25

SHEET

Question 26

Symbol of Picnic Site

Answer 26

SHEET

Question 27

Symbol of Campsite

Answer 27

SHEET

Question 28

Symbol of Youth Hostel

Answer 28

SHEET

Question 29

Symbol of Golf

Answer 29

SHEET

Question 30

What is the most likely cause for the 'gliding stones' in Death Valley.

Answer 30

Scientist think ice and wind might be the culprit.

Question 31

List two advantages of the South-North Water Transfer project.

Answer 31

More water for everyone Helps farmers in the North grow more food

Question 32

List two disadvantages of the South-North Water Transfer project.

Answer 32

People have been displaced (moved) Expensive to build

Question 33

One reason why people might believe the advantages of this project are more important than the disadvantages.

Answer 33

Because they might live in the North – which will have more water than it did before the project!

Question 34

State one opportunity in Nigeria and explain in detail.

Answer 34

Africa's richest country, fastest growing economy, wealth is increasing within the population and lots of businesses and investment.

Question 35

State one challenge in Nigeria and explain in detail.

Answer 35

World's largest wealth gap, 69% of population live in poverty, 100 million people don't have access to toilet facilities.

Question 36

Write three interesting facts about Nigeria.

Answer 36

Nigeria is located in West Africa. Big oil seller. Lagos is Nigeria's most populated city.