Our Changing World

What does the purple line represent?

• Tropic of cancer

• Tropic of capricorn

• equator

• prime meridian

What are meridians? Tick one.

• Lines of longitude that run from the North Pole to the South Pole.

• Lines of latitude that are parallel to the equator.

• Lines that divide the hemispheres.

How many time zones are there?

• 12

• 24

• 36

• 48

Mumbai is GMT+5. If it is 3am on Tuesday in Mumbai, what time is it in London?

• 10pm on Monday

• 11pm on Monday

• 12am on Tuesday

• 1am on Tuesday

What are the coordinates of Quito, Ecuador?

• 30°N, 10°E

• 60°N, 10°E

• 80°N,0°

• 0°, 80°W

Is this a small scale or large scale map?

• small scale

• large scale

On a map with a scale of 1cm:50km, Edinburgh and Manchester are 7cm apart. What is the distance between Edinburgh and Manchester in real life?

• 350 km

• 300 km

• 400 km

• 250 km

Tick the right definition for the term ‘natural resources’.

• Natural resources are made by people and provide everything we need to make life more comfortable, including cars, houses, reservoirs, leisure centres and airports.

• Natural resources come from the Earth and provide everything we need to survive, including air, water, food, wood, energy and soil.

The Global Climate Risk Index is a tool used to evaluate which countries are most affected by extreme weather events. Which of the following best describes its purpose?

• To measure the economic impact of climate change on global markets.

• To rank countries based on their vulnerability to climate-related risks.

• To assess the effectiveness of international climate agreements.

• To predict future climate patterns and trends.

Developing countries are most affected by climate change because:

• They have fewer resources to adapt to climate impacts.

• They are located in regions with stable climates.

• They have advanced technology to combat climate change.

• They contribute the most to global emissions.