Landscape challenges (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Quizzes
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How many National Parks are there in the UK?
How many National Parks are there in the UK?
15
Which of these is a UK National Park mentioned in the note?
Which of these is a UK National Park mentioned in the note?
Snowdonia
Which is NOT a main category of environmental concern in National Parks?
Which is NOT a main category of environmental concern in National Parks?
Urban expansion planning
What do river restoration projects in National Parks remove?
What do river restoration projects in National Parks remove?
Artificial barriers
What type of sustainable transport do National Parks promote?
What type of sustainable transport do National Parks promote?
Electric bicycles
Which renewable energy sources do National Parks adopt for sustainability?
Which renewable energy sources do National Parks adopt for sustainability?
Solar panels and wind turbines
Which organisation has primary responsibility for managing England's flood risks?
Which organisation has primary responsibility for managing England's flood risks?
Environment Agency
What does soft engineering in flood management work with?
What does soft engineering in flood management work with?
Natural processes
Which is an example of hard engineering for flood management?
Which is an example of hard engineering for flood management?
Building flood barriers
What is a disadvantage of hard engineering solutions?
What is a disadvantage of hard engineering solutions?
Can transfer problems downstream
What is the Thames Barrier's global distinction?
What is the Thames Barrier's global distinction?
Largest movable flood barrier
What happens to Thames Barrier gates under normal conditions?
What happens to Thames Barrier gates under normal conditions?
They remain open
What is the most effective approach to flood management?
What is the most effective approach to flood management?
Combining both approaches