Glaciers quiz games for KS3 Geography

1. 1

   What is firn?

   Ice made when a lake freezes solidSea ice that has spread onto the landSnow that is part-way to becoming glacier ice
2. 2

   True or false?

   Alpine glaciers flow down mountain valleys.
3. 3

   True or false?

   Altitude and latitude mean the same thing.

+ 12 more questions in the game.

1. 1

   Which word means height above sea level?

   Both altitude and latitude mean thisLatitudeAltitude
2. 2

   What is the lake that fills a corrie called?

   A tarnA corrieA ribbon lake
3. 3

   Match each management scheme to what it does.

   Fix the FellsGo Lakes TravelWindermere speed limitControls boat speeds on the lakeCuts visitor car useRepairs upland paths

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1. 1

   Fix the Fells: true or false?

   Fix the Fells maintains upland paths for walkers.
2. 2

   Who carries out management schemes in the Lake District?

   Several organisations, often working togetherThe National Trust team, working on its ownThe county council, working on its ownThe National Park Authority, working on its own
3. 3

   What did Go Lakes Travel mainly aim to do?

   Bring visitors to see the Lake District glaciersBuild new roads and car parks for trafficReduce congestion by changing how visitors travelMake tourism the only use of the land

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1. 1

   Challenges in glaciated areas: true or false?

   Reservoirs can flood land.
2. 2

   The Lake District: true or false?

   Thirlmere is a natural ribbon lake.
3. 3

   The Lake District: true or false?

   Wastwater lies in a glacial trough.

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1. 1

   True or false?

   Weathering and erosion mean the same thing.
2. 2

   True or false?

   Till is rock debris dropped by ice.
3. 3

   True or false?

   A glacier retreats when ablation is greater than accumulation.

+ 12 more questions in the game.