Topic area 1: National parks

Question 1

What is a national park

Answer 1

15 areas protected by the law in the UK for people’s enjoyment

Question 2

Name 3 national parks

Answer 2

1. Peak district
2. Dartmoor
3. The Lake district

Question 3

What is a honeypot sight

Answer 3

An area that attracts lots of tourists due to its features and facilities

Question 4

what does AONB stand for

Answer 4

Area of outstanding natural beauty

Question 5

What is AONB

Answer 5

An area that is protected by law due to its natural beauty

Question 6

What is carrying capacity

Answer 6

The amount of people that can visit an area without damaging the environment

Question 7

What is footpath erosion

Answer 7

it’s where people walk on grass paths which damage the plants and soil.

Question 8

Name 1 way to manage footpath erosion

Answer 8

Paths can be maintained by dropping rocks/gravel from helicopters and then using these to create new paths

Question 9

Name one way you can stop traffic in a national park

Answer 9

1. Increasing bus routes and train services

Question 10

Name 1 way you can reduce the amount of litter at a national park

Answer 10

1. add more bins