Changing UK landscapes (Fact Attack)

Question 1

How long ago did magma rise through the earth’s crust to form high relief areas in the UK?

Answer 1

300 million years ago

Question 2

The cairngorms are found in which country in the UK?

Answer 2

Scotland

Question 3

Dartmoor is found in which UK County?

Answer 3

Devon

Question 4

How many years ago did the carboniferous limestone form?

Answer 4

250-300 million years ago

Question 5

What is the name of the famous tor in dartmoor that we’ve studied in lessons?

Answer 5

Bowermans nose

Question 6

How many years ago did the diverging plate boundaries in the Atlantic ocean open up?

Answer 6

50-60 million years ago

Question 7

What is the name of the unique structure at Malham cove made out of carboniferous limestone?

Answer 7

Limestone pavements

Question 8

How many years ago was Britain covered by warm, tropical seas?

Answer 8

75 million years ago

Question 9

How many farms operated in the South Downs in 2016?

Answer 9

1100

Question 10

What percentage of the South Downs was used for farming in 2016?

Answer 10

85%

Question 11

What percentage of the South Downs national park was covered by woodland in 2016?

Answer 11

24%

Question 12

What was the population of the South Downs national park in 2016?

Answer 12

120,000