Physical Geography of the UK (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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What does the term 'relief' mean in physical geography?
What does the term 'relief' mean in physical geography?
The height and shape of the land
Where are mountains and upland regions mainly located in the UK?
Where are mountains and upland regions mainly located in the UK?
North and west
The Pennines are often called the what of England?
The Pennines are often called the what of England?
Backbone
Lowland areas in the UK typically lie below what elevation?
Lowland areas in the UK typically lie below what elevation?
200 metres above sea level
From which direction do the UK's prevailing winds blow?
From which direction do the UK's prevailing winds blow?
South-west
What happens to air temperature as moist air rises over mountains?
What happens to air temperature as moist air rises over mountains?
It cools down
Which part of the UK receives the lowest annual rainfall?
Which part of the UK receives the lowest annual rainfall?
South-east England
How much rainfall can western Scotland receive annually?
How much rainfall can western Scotland receive annually?
Over 2,400mm
What is water stress?
What is water stress?
When demand for water exceeds supply
Why does south-east England experience water stress?
Why does south-east England experience water stress?
High population density and low rainfall