AQA GCSE Geography Extreme Environments Quiz (Higher)

A quick fun quiz for those fanatical geographers out there! 

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  • Created by: Lucy
  • Created on: 13-06-11 14:14
Where are deserts located?
30 degrees north and south of the Equator (Tropics)
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Why are deserts so hot?
The Sun's rays
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Where are Tropical Rainforests?
Five degrees north and south of the equator
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What are the clouds called which produce heavy rain in the afternoon in T.R.F.s?
Cumulonimbus Clouds
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What is the highest level of the Tropical Rainforest?
Emergents
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What percentage of medicinal plants are found in the rainforest?
25%
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What effects the temperature in Polar regions?
Curvature of the earth
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Card 2

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Why are deserts so hot?

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The Sun's rays

Card 3

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Where are Tropical Rainforests?

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Card 4

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What are the clouds called which produce heavy rain in the afternoon in T.R.F.s?

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Card 5

Front

What is the highest level of the Tropical Rainforest?

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Lucy

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Don't forget to rate me, and be honest. Say if there is any criticism :)

aimeecharlotte

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This is so helpful thank you!

mike west

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helpful thanks its shown me where i need to revise

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