Physical Geography Changing Landscapes Flashcards

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How long ago did magma rise through the Earth’scrust to form high relief areas in the UK?

A

300 million years ago

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2
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The Cairngorms are found in which country in theUK?

A

Scotland

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3
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Dartmoor is found in which UK county?

A

Devon

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4
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How many years ago did the carboniferouslimestone in Britain form?

A

250-350millionsago

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5
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What is the name of the famous tor in Dartmoorthat we’ve studied in lessons?

A

Bowerman’s Nose

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6
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How many years ago did the diverging plateboundaries in the Atlantic Oceanopen up?

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50-60 million years ago

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What is the name of the unique structure atMalham Covemade out ofcarboniferouslimestone?

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Limestone Pavements

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

A

75 million years ago

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9
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How many farms operated in the SouthDowns in2016?

A

1,100

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10
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What % of South Downswas used for farming in2016?

A

85%

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What %of the South Downs National Park wascovered by woodland in 2016?

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24%

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What was the population of the South DownsNational Park in 2016?

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120,000

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