Lowland landscapes in the UK, predominantly located to the south and east of the Tees-Exe line, are heavily dominated by intensive arable (crop) farming. Which of the following suites of physical characteristics best explains this agricultural land use?
Soft, easily weathered sedimentary rocks, deep and fertile soils, warmer and drier climates, and gentle topography.
Impermeable crystalline igneous rocks, thin acidic soils, high relief precipitation, and steep rugged slopes.
Permeable Carboniferous limestone, thin soils, dry valleys, and high-altitude plateau landscapes.
Glaciated highland valleys, poorly drained clay soils, cool microclimates, and high average wind speeds.
8 exam-style questions on OCR A GCSE Geography UK physical landscapes. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.