Cambridge OCR GCSE (9-1) · Geography A (Geographical Themes) - J383

UK Environmental Challenges: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on UK Environmental Challenges.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which of the following is classified as a renewable energy source used to generate electricity in the UK?

Question 2

1 mark

Which of the following is a hard engineering strategy used to manage the impacts of extreme flooding in the UK?

Question 3

1 mark

During a Polar Maritime air mass event, what weather conditions are most likely to be observed in the North West of the UK?

Question 4

1 mark

In the UK, what is the primary purpose of a water transfer scheme?

Question 5

1 mark

How does continentality influence the temperatures in Eastern England compared to Western England?

Question 6

2 marks

Explain one way in which mechanisation of farming has modified the UK environment to provide food.

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Question 7

4 marks

Explain how a local-scale strategy can contribute to the sustainable use of energy in the UK.

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Question 8

6 marks

Explain how international organisations and agreements influence the UK’s decision-making regarding its energy patterns.

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Question 9

4 marks

Define the term reservoir and explain two ways in which these man-made features help to manage the challenge of water supply in the UK.

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Question 10

4 marks

The UK experiences a unique climate for its latitude. Explain how air masses and the North Atlantic Drift influence the temperature and precipitation patterns across the UK.

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