The Big Geography Quiz Summer 2021 - Environment & Resources Round
Test your knowledge on environmental concepts in this round of The Big Geography Quiz Summer 2021. Explore topics such as greenhouse gases, overpopulation, deforestation causes, fossil fuels, geothermal energy, water insecurity, UK environmental organizations, desert adaptations, natural resources, and renewable energy sources. Challenge yourself with these insightful questions and learn more about environmental issues and solutions.
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The Big Geography Quiz Summer 2021
ENVIRONMENT & RESOURCES Round 7
Question 1 Give an example of a greenhouse gas.
Question 2 Define what is meant by overpopulation.
Question 3 Give one example of a cause of tropical rainforest deforestation.
Question 4 What is a fossil fuel, and give an example?
Question 5 The photograph shows a geothermal power plant. How does this make energy?
Question 6 What does water insecurity mean?
Question 7 Name one organisation responsible for managing the environment in the UK.
Question 8 Name one way that animals adapt to the cold desert.
Question 9 Suggest one natural resource available in the photo.
Question 10 Is biomass a renewable or non-renewable energy source?
Answers - Round 7 1. 2. E.g. carbon dioxide, methane, water vapour Overpopulation means having too many organisms to be sustained by the resources in a place E.g. logging for timber, clearing for agriculture, clearing for transport, mining, etc. Fossil fuels are created from fossilised remains of organic material, e.g. coal, oil, gas Heat from underground rocks (especially in volcanic areas) is used to heat water in pipes to create steam and turn turbines to create electricity. Lacking reliable access to clean freshwater enough to suit basic needs E.g. Environment Agency, Forestry Commission, Natural England, DEFRA, Wildlife trust, etc. E.g. thick fur, extra stores of fat or blubber, deep veins, small bodies, etc. E.g. flat fertile land for agriculture, ocean water for fishing / tidal energy, etc. 10. Renewable 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
