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Industry - Free MCQ Practice Test with solutions, Year 10 Geography


MCQ Practice Test & Solutions: Test: Industry (10 Questions)

You can prepare effectively for Year 10 Geography for GCSE/IGCSE with this dedicated MCQ Practice Test (available with solutions) on the important topic of "Test: Industry". These 10 questions have been designed by the experts with the latest curriculum of Year 10 2026, to help you master the concept.

Test Highlights:

  • - Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • - Duration: 20 minutes
  • - Number of Questions: 10

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Test: Industry - Question 1
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Tertiary sector industries such as shops and offices were traditionally found in town centres, however, many have moved to out-of-town retail and business parks. Which of the following is the LEAST likely to have been one of the reasons for this?

Detailed Solution: Question 1

A disadvantage of this trend is that people without cars find shopping and getting to work more difficult unless they live quite close to the retail or business park

Test: Industry - Question 2
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There are several reasons that have led to changes in modern UK industry. Which of the following is not one of them?

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Heavy industry could not compete in the postwar (after the Second World War) global marketplace

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Test: Industry - Question 3
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Which of the following statistics about the numbers of people employed in each sector is the most likely to represent the workforce of a LEDC?

Detailed Solution: Question 3

The fourth option doesn't add up to 100% and so must be wrong - in your exam, watch out for little things like that as it can help narrow down the choices. A large proportion of the workforce involved in the primary sector is a good indicator that a country is a LEDC

Test: Industry - Question 4
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In areas where there have been large increases in unemployment when heavy industries have closed, the UK government offer grants and subsidies to encourage new businesses to set up or existing businesses to expand. This is described as...

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A single factory or coal mine in an area like South Wales could have provided an entire community with jobs, so the loss of that industry would be locally catastrophic. Re-industrialisation replaces the heavy industry (secondary sector) with a variety of other industries, most of which are tertiary sector service industries

Test: Industry - Question 5
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Since the year 2000, the number of people working in mining and quarrying has declined. What has caused this change?

Detailed Solution: Question 5

There are also environmental pressures and regulations that increase costs of UK-mined or quarried resources

Test: Industry - Question 6
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Since the 1950s, many clothing and footwear manufacturers have closed down. Which of the following is the most likely reason?

Detailed Solution: Question 6

Very low labour costs and cheaper transport costs made foreign-produced textile products more affordable than those made in the UK

Test: Industry - Question 7
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In the UK at the present time, approximately what percentage of the working population are employed in the tertiary sector?

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At the time of writing this quiz, the figure was a little less than 80%

Test: Industry - Question 8
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How does recycling benefit industry?

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Recycling benefits industry by reducing waste, conserving natural resources such as metals, plastics, and paper, and reducing the need for extracting and processing virgin raw materials.

Test: Industry - Question 9
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How does industry impact the environment?

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Industry can impact the environment by generating waste, emissions, and pollution from manufacturing processes, transportation of goods, and energy consumption.

Test: Industry - Question 10
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What is an industrial revolution?

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An industrial revolution refers to a period of rapid industrial growth, technological advancement, and significant changes in manufacturing, transportation, and communication, typically characterized by the introduction of new technologies and processes.

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