Geography
What is a biome?
A geographical region of land that is characterised by its weather, climate, vegetation and other lifeforms.
Where did Australian forces fight alongside New Zealand Forces in WW1?
Galliopli/Turkiye
What are the official colours of Corinda?
Green, Yellow
Which planet is the furthest from Earth?
Neptune
What is the ceiling of vegetation called in a tropical rainforest biome?
Canopy
/In what year did Captain Cook land in Australia
1770
How many students are currently enrolled at Corinda? (plus or minus 10)
2130
How many students are currently enrolled into 9K for GEO?
27
What is the only mammal capable of sustained flight?
the Bat
What is the layer of soil below the snow in a tundra biome called?
Permafrost
What years did WW1 range from?
1914-1918
In what year was Corinda founded?
1961
How old is Mr Logan?
26
What is the deepest point on earth?
Mariana Trench
Why do deserts NOT form on the equator?
Because of convection currents of air which lead to dry air accumulating along the Horse latitudes.
Which Indigenous language groups exists in the Brisbane area?
Yuggera, Jaggera and Turrbul peoples
How many different kinds of animals does the Corinda farm have?
5
Which element has the symbol Fe?
Iron
What is the average precipitation of the taiga (arctic) biome in mls per year (plus or minus 10ml)?
30-85mls of precipitation per year
What was the first law Australia passed as a federated nation?
The Immigration Restriction Act (White Australia Policy)
How many new lambs does the Corinda farm have (plus or minus 1)
4
Which student has the best term 3 attendance?
Knox Haig
Who is the author of the famous novel Pride & Prejudice?
Jane Austen