Biomes of the world
Which of these is NOT a biome?
a) Forest
b) Desert
c) Arid
c) Arid
This term describes the state when all people, at all times, have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food.
Food security
Which of these is not a type of landscape
a) Karst
b) Human
c) Tundra
c) Tundra
This river, often considered the longest in the world, flows through northeastern Africa and is essential to Egypt's agriculture.
The Nile river
Which AFL team is currently last on the ladder?
Richmond Tigers
Define the term 'Biome'.
A biome is a large geographic area characterized by its specific climate, plant, and animal life. Examples include deserts, forests, grasslands, and tundras.
This term describes the practice of using resources in a way that they are not depleted, ensuring they are available for future generations.
Sustainability
This type of landscape is characterized by soluble rock, such as limestone, leading to features like sinkholes, caves, and underground rivers.
Karst
This is the highest mountain in Africa, located in Tanzania, and is a popular destination for climbers.
a) Mount Everest
b) The Andes Mountains
c) Mount Kilimanjaro
c) Mount Kilimanjaro
This Australian actor is known for his role as Wolverine in the X-Men series and his performances in musicals like "The Greatest Showman."
Hugh Jackman
This is the largest hot desert in the world, located in Northern Africa.
The Sahara Desert
This major environmental challenge affects food security by causing extreme weather events, altering crop yields, and disrupting food supply chains.
Climate change
This type of landscape is characterized by elevated terrain, steep slopes, and significant variations in climate and vegetation due to altitude.
Mountain
This archipelago, part of Ecuador, is famous for its unique wildlife and was studied by Charles Darwin.
a) Galapagos Islands
b) Cook Islands
c) Solomon Islands
a) Galapagos Islands
This artist gained massive popularity with her debut album "WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?" and has won multiple Grammy Awards.
Billie Eilish
This is the largest tropical rainforest in the world, spanning across nine countries in South America.
The Amazon Rainforest
These animals, including bees and butterflies, are crucial for the reproduction of many plants, and their decline poses a significant threat to food security.
a) bugs
b) pollinators
c) hoc est pollenatores latine
b) pollinators
This type of landscape is shaped by rivers and streams, featuring floodplains, deltas, and rich soil that supports diverse ecosystems.
Riverine landscapes?
This is the world's largest island that is not a continent, known for its vast ice sheets and belonging to Denmark.
a) Australia
b) Greenland
c) Iceland
b) Greenland
Which international cricket team won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024?
India
This term refers to the permanently frozen ground found in the Arctic tundra biome.
a) Permaforest
b) Arctic Forest
c) Frosty Forest
a) Permaforest
These engineered plants are designed to improve crop yields, resist pests, and tolerate adverse conditions, playing a controversial role in enhancing food security.
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO's)
This term describes a chain or group of islands clustered together in a sea or ocean, often found in coastal landscapes and formed by volcanic activity or rising sea levels.
Archipelagos
This large desert region in Asia covers parts of northern China and southern Mongolia and is known for its harsh conditions and history as part of the Mongol Empire.
The Gobi desert
Which player wears number 20 for Australia's womens international football team (the Matildas).
Sam Kerr