YEAR 7 END OF YEAR TEST

Question 1

I know the difference between the British Isles, The UK, and Great Britain.

Answer 1

British Isles = Scotland, Wales, England, Northern Island, Island.
The UK = Scotland, Wales, England, Northern Island.
Great Britain = Scotland, Wales, England.

Question 2

I understand what the study of Geography is and the difference
between human and physical Geography

Answer 2

The study of geography is the study of the world, its people, and the interations between the two.
Human geography is the study of the interaction between human beings and their environment. Physical geography is the study of natural features of the earths surface such as natural processes, landforms and oceans.

Question 3

I understand a little about the concept of Brexit and what this
term means

Answer 3

Brexit is short for “British exit” and describes the UK’s scheduled departure from the European Union.

Question 4

I understand what it means to be British and am aware of

stereotypes of British people

Answer 4

some stereotypes of British people are :
eating roast dinners.
eating fish and chips.
drinking tea.
.ect.

Question 5

I can describe the location of England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Island, and Island.

Answer 5

England comprises most of the central and southern two-thirds of the island of Great Britain, in addition to a number of small islands of which the largest is the Isle of Wight. England is bordered to the north by Scotland and to the west by Wales.

Wales is a country part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its north and west, the Bristol Channel to its south and Celtic Sea to its southwest.

Scotland is Located in the mid-west of Europe, Occupying the northern third of Great Britain we share a border with England in the south.

Northern Ireland, part of the United Kingdom, lying in the northeastern quadrant of the island of Ireland, on the western continental periphery often characterized as Atlantic Europe.

The island is situated in between the countries of Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Norway, South of the Arctic Circle.

Question 6

have a basic geographical knowledge of the UK including major
towns/cities, mountains and rivers

Answer 6

towns/cities :
London
Birmingham
Glasgow
Liverpool
.ect.

mountains :
Snowdon
Ben Nevis
.ect.

rivers :
River Thames
River Severn
.ect.

Question 7

I understand the concepts of population density and population
distribution and how are they calculated, concepts of sparse and
dense population

Answer 7

population density = the number of people per km squared= number of people divided by land area.

population distribution= the spread of population, where people live=

sparse population= few people per km squared

dense population= lots of people per km squared

Question 8

I know what a choropleth map is and how to construct and

interpret one to show population density

Answer 8

choropleth maps are maps with 1 colour in different shades to show the population density.
the lightest shade would be very low density.
the middle shade would be medium density.
the darkest shade would be very high density.

Question 9

I know what a choropleth map is and how to construct and

interpret one to show population density

Answer 9

choropleth maps are maps with 1 colour in different shades to show the population density.
the lightest shade would be very low density.
the middle shade would be medium density.
the darkest shade would be very high density.

Question 10

I understand a range of human and physical factors that affect
population densities

Answer 10

physical factors:
extreme climates- sahara desert.
mountains or highland areas- the scottish highlands.
dense vegetation- the amozon rainforest.

human factors:
political factors- goverment stability.
social factors- desire of people to live close to one another, recreational oppotunities, historical links, transport links.

Question 11

I can locate areas of upland within the UK and understand how
landscape features may affect population density

Question 12

I understand that the UK is part of the continent of Europe, many
of the countries in Europe belong to the European Union.
European countries have close economic, scientific and cultural
links with one another. I can give examples of these links.

Answer 12

Economic links:
The Euro is a form of currency. Many EU members use it because it helps to make trade easier between member states. The group of countries that use the Euro are called the ‘Eurozone’

Transport links :
The rise of budget airlines, making short-distance flights more economical.
The Channel tunnel, Europe’s longest tunnel, built in 1994. It goes under the sea between England and France and was built for high-speed trains.
The EU allowing freer movement of people between member states.

Communication links:
mobile phones.
internet.
satellite TV.

Question 13

Skills Focus: O.S MAP SKILLS

Answer 13

study in  book:
The interpretation and understanding of OS maps including:
compass directions
measuring distance/scale
map symbols
4 figure grid references
6 figure grid references

Question 14

I understand the meaning of the terms weather and climate

Answer 14

weather = the day to day condition of the atmosphere [e.g. temperature, wind, rainfall ]

climate = the average weather conditions over a long period of time, usually 30 years.

Question 15

I can describe the location of the world’s main climatic zones

Answer 15

POLAR CLIMATE ZONE:
The polar (arctic) climate zone occupies the ice caps of the planet. The temperatures are negative all year round. In the South hemisphere this climate zone occupies the all territory of Antarctica and in the North hemisphere occupies the Arctic ocean

TEMPERATE CLIMATE ZONE:
The temperate zone is the area of the earth that lies between the middle latitudes, which is 40 degrees to 60 degrees to the north-south of the Equator. The temperate zones are located in the regions of the Earth between the tropic regions and the polar regions. The climate that occurs in this region is called the temperate climate.

TROPICAL CLIMATE ZONE:
The tropical climate zone of our planet, occupy wide territories between the subequatorial climate zone and the 30-th parallel. In reality the tropic circles pass through 23.5° north and south latitude, but this is rather orientation than real border of the tropical climate zone.

Question 16

I understand that aspects of the weather (such as temperature
and precipitation) can be measured and recorded to enable
forecasts to be made.
I have knowledge of the various instruments used to measure the
weather eg thermometer

Answer 16

temperature = how hot or cold it is = thermometer

precipitation = water falling from the sky [ e.g. rain, hail, sleet, snow.] = rain gauge.

Question 17

weather charts

Answer 17

sypnotic symbols , dont need to memorise symbols just look in book and refresh mind.

Question 18

I understand that there are several factors that affect the

weather in the UK

Answer 18

Latitude
Continentality
Altitude
Prevailing winds
Air masses
Ocean currents
Air pressure

Question 19

I know the names of the five main air masses that affect the UK
and can give brief details of the conditions they can bring

Answer 19

tropical continental = north africa = hot, dry air brings hot weather in summer

polar continental = central europe = summer, hot and dry- winter, cold and dry

polar maritime = greenland/artic sea = cold, wet air brings cold, showery weather

tropical maritime = atlantic ocean = warm, moist air cloud, rain and mild weather

artic maritime = artic = cold, wet air brings snow in winter

Question 20

I understand that there is an important ocean current that affects
the UK

Answer 20

it is called the north atlantic drift

Question 21

I have a good knowledge of the hydrological (water) cycle and
understand the key terminology

Answer 21

look in book to study diagram

Question 22

I know the three main types of clouds

Answer 22

cumulus clouds
stratus clouds
cirrus clouds

Question 23

I can give a brief description of the three main types of rainfall:
Convectional rainfall, Frontal rainfall and Relief rainfallz

Answer 23

convectional rainfall = the sun heats the ground and warm air rises, the air cools and condenses with height , forming clouds. Water droplets accumulate and the cloud rains.

frontal rainfall = a block of cold and warm air. When the warm air hits the cold air the air cools and rises, forming a cloud and it rains.

relief rainfall = moist warm air from sea. Warm air forced to rise, cools, condences, rain occurs.
The air drops down over the high ground, losing temperature and increasing the amount of water it can hold. this means there is little or no rain.

Question 24

I have a more detailed understanding of the process of relief
rainfall

Answer 24

study diagram in book

Question 25

Skills Focus: Climate Graphs

Answer 25

study in book:

I understand, can interpret and can draw climate graphs to
compare the precipitation and temperature of different places

Question 26

I have a good overview of population change in the UK and
know how to describe information shown on a line graph with
accuracy.

Answer 26

Population change, defined generally, is the difference in the size of a population between the end and the beginning of a given time period (usually one year). Specifically, it is the difference in population size on 1 January of two consecutive years

Question 27

I understand that during the last 200 years, people have come
to the UK from all over the world for different reasons. This
is why the UK has such a diverse population of people from
different ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds.

Answer 27

yes this is w the uk has such a diverse population

Question 28

The ethnic diversity of the population varies in different
parts of the UK. Birmingham is one of the UK’s most
ethnically diverse cities. I can understand and interpret a
choropleth map showing population data.

Answer 28

i do understand , study in book or online

Question 29

The population of the UK is measured by carrying out a
census survey once every ten years, I understand what a
census is and what sort of data it can collect about a
population.

Answer 29

a census is a survey that goes to every household every 10 years. You have to fill it in so the goverment can keep updated. You can fill it in when you turn 18. 1 person in your household fills it in for everyone in your household. If you dont fill it in you get fined £1000.

Question 30

I understand why a census is completed and how the
population data from the UK census helps the Government to
provide services for the population

Answer 30

for example:
if 12% of people is unemployed the goverment have to decide if we need better schools/edcation, or more training, or more buisnesses, factorys or offices.

Question 31

I understand that the UK has an ageing population. People
now live longer, and there is now a higher percentage of
older people in the UK than in the past. This is likely to
increase in the future.

Answer 31

it is likely to increase due to more advanced doctors and scientist , due to the modern world more discoverys as the years go on.

Question 32

I understand the term ‘life expectancy’ and how life

expectancy differs around the world.

Answer 32

life expectancy = the number of years a person is expected to live based on the statistical average for an area.

it can differ due to how weathy and clean the area is .

Question 33

I know roughly what the average life expectancy is in the UK
and how this has changed over time. I know some of the
reasons why life expectancy has increased over time.

Answer 33

the life expectancy in the uk is around 81.65

some of the reasons life expectancy has changed over time is that throughout the 20th Century, the UK experienced steady improvements in life expectancy at birth, resulting in a larger and older population. This has been attributed to healthier lifestyles among the population as it ages, such as reduced smoking rates, and improvements in treating infectious illnesses and conditions such as heart disease

Question 34

I understand that an ageing population can bring both
advantages and disadvantages to the UK (and I can describe
some of these advantages and disadvantages).

Answer 34

Advantages
An older population has solid and traditional views and morals.
The older work force is an experienced and hard working one.
A larger percentage of an ageing population attracts specific industries and create new job oppurtunities.
An older population is less likely to rely on their own transport; this means more public transport and less carbon emissions.

Disadvantages
An ageing popualtion is expensive to maintain.
Pensioners are not contributing to the ‘pot of gold’. They are not working, which means they are not contributing to taxes.
With an ageing population there is more money being taken from the funds than what is being provided.
Older people are more likely to get ill/injured, so longer opening hours for surgeries and better accessibilty to health care staff are essential. This would cost the NHS millions.

Question 35

I can describe and define the different types of migration
(internal, international, permanent, temporary, immigration,
emigration, refugee and understand the term net migration)

Answer 35

migration = moving to live somewhere else, either permanently or temporarily.

internal migration = is when people migrate within the same country or region - .e.g. moving from bromsgrove to london.

international migration = is when people migrate from one country to another- .e.g. moving from the uk to germany .

permanent migration = moving to live somewhere else permanently [for a long time]

temporary migration = moving to live somewhere else temporarily [ for a short period of time ]

immigration = when a person enters a new place or location and settles there. [ this can be legal[ with permission] or illegal [ entering a country without formal permission.]

emigration = when a person leaves their home or country and moves to another place or country to live.

refugee = a person forced to move out of the country they were born in.

net migration = the difference between the numbers of people moving in and out of an area.

Question 36

I recognise that people migrate for various reasons and these
can be broadly classified into push or pull factors.

Answer 36

a push factor is = something negative about a place that makes people want to move away from it .e.g. a lack of jobs in an area.

a pull factor is = something positive about a place that makes people want to move towards it .e.g. excellent hospitals or medical care.

Question 37

I understand some of the different advantages and possible

disadvantages of high levels of migration

Answer 37

advantages:
people start working for the NHS so we can have more healthcare.
they accept low pay.
they pay TAX .
more skilled workers.

disadvantages:
they are taking all our jobs.
we are struggling to provide houses to everyone.
there is more pressure on hospitals, GP’s and schools.
disagreement between different religions and cultures.

Question 38

I understand that many people also migrate within the UK,
moving from one place to another, mainly for jobs or family
reasons, but also for retirement or a better quality of life.

Answer 38

yes a understand because people may want to move out of a crowded city to the countryside for a quieter peaceful life.

Question 39

The highest net migration is to the south-west of England and
many people are choosing to leave the urban areas such as
London. I can suggest reasons for these trends (push and pull
factors).

Answer 39

people want to leave london due to noise pollution, higher crime rate, lack of gardens .ect.

people want to move to the south west of england due to the sea, quieter lives, safer .ect.

Question 40

I understand what a population pyramid is and why it is useful
to show population data in this way

Answer 40

A population pyramid is a graph. It has two back-to-back bars. These bars show the population in groups of ages, with woman in one side and man in the other side.

it is useful to show population data this way because you can see the developed country over the years [ if you put 2 side by side] Also you can see if its a low income country or a high income country.

Question 41

I know how to construct/draw this type of population graph

Answer 41

yes practise on a piece of paper.

Question 42

I can interpret a population pyramid and make a link between
the shape of a pyramid and whether the country is richer or
poorer (it’s level of economic development)

Answer 42

yes i can for example:

if it has a wide base it has a high birth rate, if it has a narrow base it has a low birth rate