GCSE Geography | The Lake District, tourist National Park in UK

Geography Quiz - The Lake District (Questions)

This GCSE Geography quiz explores the Lake District, a glaciated upland landscape where mountains, lakes, and valleys attract tourists, walkers, and conservationists.

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Fascinating Fact:

It contains England’s highest mountain, Scafell Pike, and its deepest lake, Wastwater, both shaped by past glaciation.

In GCSE Geography, the Lake District is studied as a UK national park shaped by ice age glaciation. Students examine its upland landforms, land uses, visitor pressures, and sustainable management.

Key Terms

Glaciated upland: A highland area whose valleys and slopes have been carved and shaped by glaciers.
National park: A protected area managed to conserve landscapes and allow people to live, work, and enjoy recreation.
Tourist pressure: The strain placed on an environment when large numbers of visitors use the same area.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is the Lake District in GCSE Geography?

In GCSE Geography, the Lake District is a glaciated upland region in north west England. It is a national park known for its mountains, lakes, valleys, and popular tourist activities.

How was the Lake District landscape formed?

The Lake District landscape was formed by repeated glaciations. Ice eroded deep valleys, over-deepened basins, and steep corries, then left behind lakes, ridges, and rocky slopes as it melted.

Why is the Lake District important for tourism and the economy?

The Lake District attracts millions of visitors each year, supporting jobs in accommodation, food, outdoor activities, and transport. This boosts the local economy but also creates challenges for conservation.

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Which of the following is a reason for visiting the Lake District?

[ ]	All of the following
[ ]	To see the scenery
[ ]	To go rock climbing
[ ]	To visit museums and craft centres

Which of the following would benefit farmers?

[ ]	Reducing the speed limit for boats on the lakes
[ ]	Closing roads to non-local traffic
[ ]	Building strong stiles for walkers to cross fences
[ ]	Improving town centre parking facilities

Which of the following would be a PRACTICAL way of reducing traffic congestion in the Lake District?

[ ]	Improving the public transport system
[ ]	Banning all non-local traffic from Lake District roads
[ ]	Paving over grass verges to allow more parking
[ ]	All of the above

Who needs to be involved in managing tourism in the Lake District?

[ ]	Conservation groups, land owners and farmers
[ ]	Local people and businesses
[ ]	Tourists
[ ]	All of the above

The speed limit for boats on Lake Windermere was reduced to 10 mph in March 2005. Which of the following is NOT a result of the change?

[ ]	Shore erosion of the lake was reduced
[ ]	Safer for swimmers and canoeists
[ ]	Water-skiers were happy about the new speed limit
[ ]	Less pollution and congestion on the lake

How can the National Park Authority get tourists to help look after the Lake District?

[ ]	Raise awareness of conservation issues using posters, notices and leaflets
[ ]	Charge them an entry fee to get into the Lake District
[ ]	Only allow environmentally aware tourists to visit the Lake District
[ ]	Make tourists take part in conservation projects during their stay

The village of Elterwater has enlarged the car park on the edge of the village and restricted parking in the village itself. How does this benefit locals AND tourists?

[ ]	Less time spent looking for somewhere to park when visiting the village
[ ]	Less traffic in the village
[ ]	More money is spent in local businesses
[ ]	Driveways don't get blocked by parked cars

Why has the National Trust and other conservation groups carried out maintenance of countryside footpaths?

[ ]	To reduce erosion
[ ]	So that people dont need to wear special footwear to hike up the Lake District mountains
[ ]	To improve access to farmland
[ ]	Because it is the law

How does tourism benefit the Lake District?

[ ]	Services built for tourists can also benefit the local population
[ ]	It provides work for local people
[ ]	It helps to prevent rural depopulation which means that local services like schools, hospitals and homes for elderly people are maintained
[ ]	All of the above

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Which of the following is a social disadvantage of tourism in the Lake District?

[ ]	High levels of traffic cause air pollution
[ ]	Hikers cause footpath erosion which costs time and money to repair
[ ]	House prices increase because of the demand for second homes
[ ]	Local shops close and are turned into more profitable gift shops or cafes

Geography Quiz - The Lake District (Answers)

Which of the following is a reason for visiting the Lake District?

[x]	All of the following
[ ]	To see the scenery
[ ]	To go rock climbing
[ ]	To visit museums and craft centres

The Lake District offers many different tourist activities

Which of the following would benefit farmers?

[ ]	Reducing the speed limit for boats on the lakes
[ ]	Closing roads to non-local traffic
[x]	Building strong stiles for walkers to cross fences
[ ]	Improving town centre parking facilities

One of the problems for farmers is damage to fences as walkers cross their land. The broken fences allow sheep and cattle to escape from where they are supposed to be, so farmers will have to spend time finding the animals and repairing the damage

Which of the following would be a PRACTICAL way of reducing traffic congestion in the Lake District?

[x]	Improving the public transport system
[ ]	Banning all non-local traffic from Lake District roads
[ ]	Paving over grass verges to allow more parking
[ ]	All of the above

By improving the public transport system, many tourists could be encouraged to leave their cars at their accommodation or use park and ride schemes

Who needs to be involved in managing tourism in the Lake District?

[ ]	Conservation groups, land owners and farmers
[ ]	Local people and businesses
[ ]	Tourists
[x]	All of the above

The National Park Authority also must be involved

The speed limit for boats on Lake Windermere was reduced to 10 mph in March 2005. Which of the following is NOT a result of the change?

[ ]	Shore erosion of the lake was reduced
[ ]	Safer for swimmers and canoeists
[x]	Water-skiers were happy about the new speed limit
[ ]	Less pollution and congestion on the lake

Water-skiers, powerboat owners and businesses that rented out powerboats opposed the speed limit as it meant that they could no longer operate on the lake

How can the National Park Authority get tourists to help look after the Lake District?

[x]	Raise awareness of conservation issues using posters, notices and leaflets
[ ]	Charge them an entry fee to get into the Lake District
[ ]	Only allow environmentally aware tourists to visit the Lake District
[ ]	Make tourists take part in conservation projects during their stay

Educational posters and leaflets can be made available at visitor centres and tourist information points. Reminder notices like 'Please take your litter home and keep to the footpaths' can be placed in popular areas

The village of Elterwater has enlarged the car park on the edge of the village and restricted parking in the village itself. How does this benefit locals AND tourists?

[ ]	Less time spent looking for somewhere to park when visiting the village
[x]	Less traffic in the village
[ ]	More money is spent in local businesses
[ ]	Driveways don't get blocked by parked cars

The other three answers are benefits to just one or the other user groups

Why has the National Trust and other conservation groups carried out maintenance of countryside footpaths?

[x]	To reduce erosion
[ ]	So that people dont need to wear special footwear to hike up the Lake District mountains
[ ]	To improve access to farmland
[ ]	Because it is the law

Large numbers of walkers on popular country footpaths damage vegetation and the paths can become many metres wide especially in wet areas as walkers try to find a drier way through. This can then lead to increased erosion when it rains. Using stones to pave the paths reduces erosion and allows the vegetation at the edges of the paths to recover