Perspectives
What is a social perspective?
Human element of geography. How people interact with the environment.
Vanuatu is experiencing the impacts of climate change. True or False?
True
Should you use TEXT paragraphs when responding to an exam question?
Yes!
Northland is paying 40% higher costs in electricity than Auckland. True or false?
True
What are some causes of climate change?
Deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, consuming too much, increased transportation, etc.
What is a environmental perspective?
Considers the environment and how it is impacted by human activities.
Vanuatu is located on the?
Ring of Fire
What does 5Ws & H stand for?
Who, what, where, when, why and how
In 2020, NZ generated what % of electricity from renewable sources?
85%
How is climate change impacting ecosystems?
Causing habitat loss, changes in species distribution, and increased risk of extinction.
What is a economic perspective?
Relates to money, economic development, production, distribution, and consumption of goods.
Vanuatu is considered one of the worlds most vulnerable countries to what?
Natural disasters/hazards
How many quotes should you include throughout your essay response?
2 or more
How many solar panels will the Northland solar farm have?
32,000
How is climate change impacting agriculture?
Negatively impacting crop yields and quality.
What is a cultural perspective?
Explores how cultural factors are influenced and impacted by our environment. Includes religion, languages, traditions, etc.
What is making stable crops harder to grow?
Droughts
How many perspectives are there?
5
Accessibility to resources is not an issue for the people of Northland. True or false.
False
How can we deal with coastal erosion?
Relocate roads and infrastructure, seawalls, replanting vegetation.
What is a political perspective?
Relates to the role of governments, international organizations, and political systems in shaping the world.
What % of Vanuatu citizens are exposed to natural hazards every year?
64%
What are different geographic challenges?
Climate change, development, migration, natural disasters, social inequity
How many years is the Northland solar farm expected to last?
30 years
Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns