Geography Basics
What is Geography the study of?
The study of Earth’s landscapes, environments, and how people interact with them
What does the “S” in SPICESS stand for?
Space
Is water a renewable or non-renewable resource?
Renewable
What is the term for water turning into vapour?
Evaporation
Name one type of landscape.
What is coastal / mountain / desert / riverine / karst / human-made
Name one tool geographers use to study the Earth.
What is a map / data / fieldwork
Which concept is about how places and people are linked?
Interconnection
Name two renewable resources.
Water and sunlight
What is the name for water falling to Earth as rain or snow?
Precipitation
What is a landform?
A natural feature of the Earth’s surface
What does the map use to show height of land?
What are colours or contour line
Which concept focuses on examining things from local to global levels?
Scale
Name one reason why water is considered renewable.
It is naturally replenished through the water cycle
What is the process of water vapour turning into clouds?
Condensation
What process creates landforms like valleys or mountains?
A geomorphological process. (will accept movement of tectonic plates)
What is the lowest point of the Australian continent?
Lake Eyre
What concept helps geographers think about how places evolve?
Change
What is a non-renewable resource?
A resource that cannot be replaced in a short period of time, like coal or oil
What is it called when water flows back into rivers and oceans?
Runoff
Name one human activity that changes landforms.
mining / deforestation / urban development
What do high places in Australia encourage?
*Clue: has to do with the water cycle
Rainfall or precipitation
Give an example of how “Place” could be used in a local study.
Describing the significance of a local river, landmark, or suburb.
What are environmental resources?
Natural materials like water, soil, and minerals that we use
Why is the water cycle important?
It keeps water moving and replenishes freshwater supplies
What is one spiritual or cultural value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples associate with landforms?
Dreaming stories / sacred sites