Question detail
How did the last ice age affect sea levels in the UK?
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MCQ
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practice
Style
Topic
Section C: Physical landscapes in the UK
Question
- A. Sea levels rose significantly
- B. Sea levels remained unchanged
- C. Sea levels dropped due to water being trapped in ice
- D. Sea levels fluctuated wildly
Answer
The correct answer is Sea levels dropped due to water being trapped in ice.
Explanation
The correct option is Sea levels dropped due to water being trapped in ice. Sea levels dropped due to water being trapped in ice is correct because it directly matches the approved learning objective to describe the maximum extent of ice cover across the UK during the last ice age. This belongs to Glacial landscapes in the UK (optional route) within Section C: Physical landscapes in the UK, so the answer must stay focused on the geographical process, evidence, place, or impact named by the curriculum. The other options are weaker because they move away from Glacial landscapes in the UK (optional route), reverse the geographical relationship, or make a broader claim than the objective supports.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Ice Coverage
Students often confuse the maximum extent of ice cover with the current distribution of glaciers in the UK.
Focus on historical data and maps that illustrate the geographical spread of ice during the last ice age, rather than present-day glacial locations.
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