Geographical Terms
The hydropshere refers to
all the water on Earth - oceans, seas, rivers etc...
Name the 2 aquatic biomes
Freshwater
Marine
What is the common climate feature of all types of deserts?
They are dry
Malnourished is
when someone does not get the nutrients they need to be healthy
A climate graph measures
Precipitation and Temperature
What are the four earths spheres?
Lithosphere, hydrosphere,biosphere, atmosphere,
cryosphere
Name 2 sub biomes of grasslands
Savanna and temperate
What are the four major climate zones?
Temperate
Tropical
Semi-arid/arid
Continental and polar
Subsistence Farming
refers to small-scale farming for the immediate community, involving little to no trade
The line on the climate graph represents
temperature
Biodiversity refers to
the variety of living things (plants, animals, micro-organisms) within ecosystems
Which biome is best suited to farming and why?
Grasslands - grass for livestock, fertile soil, less deforestation
What are three factors that affect climate?
Landforms
Elevation
Latitude
How does conflict affect food security?Give 2 examples
Armies steal food.
Children and men leave to fight so less are left to farm
Fighting ruins crops
Where is the Tropic of Cancer?
North of the Equator
What is the difference between the built and biophysical environment?
The built environment refers to anything created by or influenced by humans where as the biophysical environment is anything natural
Describe 3 characteristics of a tundra (sub-biomes, climate, vegetation).
Sub-biomes - arctic and alpine
Cold and dry
Limited vegetation - mosses and lichen on rocks, shrubs
Describe the typical climate in tropical areas
Hot and wet
What staple foods are most commonly produced and consumed?
Wheat, rice and maize (corn)
What type of biome covers most of Africa?
Desert
Provide three ways we can promote sustainability
reduce deforestation, use less pesticides, use less plastic, use recyclable materials, reduce our ecological footprint etc...
Describe three ways plant species adapt to survive in rainforests?
Why are inland areas on the eastern side of Australia dry?
Rainshadow caused by the Great Dividing Range
What are three reasons for Sumba's food insecurity?
0 degrees latitude is known by what name
Equator