World Geography Chapter 14 Review - England
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Which geographical feature of the Thames contributed most significantly to London's historical importance as a commercial and trading city?

  • Its path through the Highlands, providing hydroelectric power.
  • Its proximity to the North Sea, allowing for deep-sea fishing.
  • Its location in the Midlands, facilitating industrial activities.
  • Its status as an estuary, allowing ships to sail directly into its port. (correct)

Which of the following factors was NOT a primary contributor to the start of the Industrial Revolution in England?

  • The development of the steam engine.
  • The availability of ore for metal production.
  • The widespread agricultural production in the Lowlands. (correct)
  • The presence of significant coal resources in the Midlands.

What is the term used to describe the traditional textile made from sheep that is commonly associated with Scotland?

  • Moor
  • Glen
  • Tweed (correct)
  • Loch

What economic shift is Wales currently undergoing to revitalize its economy?

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Which of the following best describes the physical geography of the Midlands region of England?

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Which of these is NOT a term associated with the physical geography of Scotland?

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Historically, what were the primary industries of Scotland before the rise of oil development?

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What is the currency used by the countries in the European Union, as discussed in the text?

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What does the term 'fertile' refer to in the context of English geography?

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Which of the following best describes the location of the estuary that was significant for London's trading position?

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What is the primary composition of peat?

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Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Cultural Divergence' as it relates to Ireland?

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What was a direct consequence of the blight in Ireland?

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How did the Protestant Reformation primarily affect the religious landscape of Ireland?

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What conflict is referred to as 'The Troubles' in the context of Irish history?

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What geological feature is created by glaciers and characterized by steep valleys?

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Which of the following defines 'Geothermal Energy'?

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What phenomenon causes the 'Midnight Sun' in regions above the Arctic Circle?

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What characterizes 'Mixed Economies' in the Nordic Nations?

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What is the primary influence of the North Atlantic Drift on the climate of the Nordic region?

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Industrial Revolution

The process where people switched from making goods at home to using factories and machines, fueled by coal resources and the invention of the steam engine.

Moor

A region in Northern England and Scotland characterized by grassy hills.

Estuary

The mouth of a river where it widens and floods, creating a wide area suitable for ships to sail directly into.

Ore

A valuable substance found within rocks, like iron or coal.

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Tertiary Economic Activities

The economic activities focused on services rather than manufacturing, like finance, insurance, and tourism.

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Glen

A valley in Scotland, often characterized by its beautiful scenery and its connection to lochs.

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Services

Services offered to customers, often related to finance, insurance, and tourism - important for modern economies.

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Loch

A large, shallow lake, often found in the Highlands of Scotland.

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Tweed

A traditional textile made from sheep's wool, a significant industry in Scotland.

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Bog

A swampy, wet, and grassy area.

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Peat

A type of fuel made from dried vegetation that grows in bogs.

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Cultural Divergence

The separation of people based on their cultural or religious beliefs.

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Blight

A plant disease that devastated potato crops in Ireland, causing widespread famine and emigration.

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Fjords

A long, narrow inlet of the sea formed by glacial erosion.

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Geothermal Energy

Energy harnessed from the heat of the Earth's interior.

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Midnight Sun

A phenomenon occurring above the Arctic Circle where the sun doesn't set for months during the summer.

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Mixed Economies

An economic system that blends features of socialism (e.g., government-funded healthcare, education) with free enterprise (private ownership of businesses).

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Norden

A collective term for the countries of Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark.

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Marine West Coast

A climate characterized by cool, wet conditions influenced by the warm currents of the North Atlantic Drift.

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The Troubles

The period of conflict and unrest in Northern Ireland, primarily between pro-British Unionists and Irish Nationalists.

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Study Notes

World Geography: Chapter 14 Review - England

  • England's lowlands are fertile, ideal for crops.
  • The Industrial Revolution began in England due to coal resources in the Midlands.
  • The Industrial Revolution involved shifting from home-based production to factory-based production using machines like the steam engine.
  • Ore is a rock containing valuable materials.
  • Tertiary economic activities involve services like finance and insurance, not manufacturing.
  • Estuaries are the wide mouths of rivers where they flow into the sea.
  • London is a major trading city due to its estuary (Thames River) and western location.
  • England is divided into highlands, midlands, and lowlands.
  • The midlands are heavily populated and have many coal resources.
  • Farming is a major activity in the lowlands.
  • The Industrial Revolution was a significant historical event due to the shift from home-based production to factory-based production.

World Geography: Chapter 14 Review - Scotland and Wales

  • Scotland and Wales are hilly regions in the UK.
  • Traditional Scottish industries include mining and shipbuilding, as well as oil development (now).
  • Welsh industries traditionally relied on mining, but they are now trying to shift to tertiary economic activities (like finance or insurance).
  • Traditional industries in Scotland are in transition, with oil and gas now a dominant economic sector in Scotland.

World Geography: Chapter 14 Review - Two Irelands

  • The Great Potato Famine was caused by a plant disease that devastated the potato crops, leading to significant losses of life.
  • The Protestant Reformation led to conflict over religious differences and control of Ireland.
  • "The Troubles" were years of conflict over Ireland’s political control, largely between Protestants and Catholics.

World Geography: Chapter 14 Review - Nordic Nations

  • The Nordic nations (Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark) include areas carved by glacial activity/glaciers.
  • The Nordic nations have fjords and lakes.
  • The Nordic nations use geothermal energy from the earth's heat.
  • The region's climate is moderated by the warm current of the North Atlantic.
  • Various industries are prevalent in the region such as mining, timber, farming, and fishing.

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This quiz covers key concepts from Chapter 14 of World Geography, focusing on England. It highlights the fertile lowlands, the impact of the Industrial Revolution, and London's significance as a trading city. Test your understanding of England's geographical features and economic activities.

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