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MISC 1
MISC 2
MISC 3
100
Why are fossil fuels bad?
When they are burned, they release greenhouse gases which cause global warming
100
What are fossil fuels used for?
To create energy (electrcity)
100
What is the term used to describe coral dying due to climate change?
Coral Bleaching
100
Name the 4 spheres that we studied this term
Atmosphere, Biosphere, Lithosphere, Hydrosphere
100
Name the 4 houses at MDCC
Rosarie, Kennedy, Webber, Carroll, Sherrin
100
How many digits is a GRID reference
SIX
200
What are two extreme weather events caused by climate change?
Droughts/floods/storms
200
In which state is the Great Barrier Reef located?
Queensland
200
Why is plastic detrimental for the environment?
Doesn't break down/chokes animals/releases chemicals/fossil fuels are used to make it
200
What is the term used for energy that can be re-used?
Renewable energy
200
What are the two main greenhouses gases?
Carbon dioxide and methane
200
Which country does this flag belong to?
United Kingdom (Union Jack)
300
What are three alternatives to fossil fuels?
Solar, wind and hydro (water) powered energy
300
What are three ways we can reduce our carbon footprint?
Recycling, using less paper, carboard/reusable packaging, metal/paper straws, reusable drink bottles, using public transport/riding/walking, turning off powerpoints and lights when not using etc.
300
What are the three types of fossil fuels?
Oil, gas and coal
300
The Great Barrier Reef is part of which sphere?
Hydrosphere
300
What is deforestation?
removal of land for deliberate purposes to create space for other reasons
300
What height is a regulation NBA basket?
10 feet / 3.02 meters
400
What are three reasons for deforestation?
To make paper, for timber, for cattle, for palm oil, mining, housing
400
Describe the cause of coral bleaching
Rising water temp causes algae living on coral to be expelled from the coral, causing it to die as it provides food for the coral
400
Name some types of pollution
Air, land/soil, water, plastic, radioactive
400
Who I am? All my children go to this school.
Mrs V Baggio
400
Who is the author of The Giver?
Lois Lowry
400
Name all the STAFF at MDCC who have the first name 'Rebecca'
Mrs Gill
Mrs Sadler
Mrs Robins
Mrs Marien
Mrs Saxon
Mrs King (office)
Mrs Gaynor (cafe)
Mrs Owen (cafe)
500
What are three effects of climate change?
Extinction of species, rising water and air temp, melting glaciers, rising sea levels, coral bleaching, difficult to farm crops, more extreme weather events
500
What are two impacts of coral bleaching?
Two of the following: marine life have nowhere to live, fish species will decrease as they won't have shelter from predators, no seafood for humans, ecosystems are affected, tourism impacted
500
How can we stop species from going extinct?
Sustainable hunting, not over-fishing, reducing carbon emissions to stop climate change, stopping deforestation and destroying habitats
500
Which 4 teams made the AFL 2025 finals?
Geelong, Hawthorn, Collingwood, Brisbane
500
Name the poet that you are studying in English next term.
Bruce Dawe
500
How do you measure Aspect?
The direction from the HIGHEST to the LOWEST point (down hill) is said to be the direction that the slope faces, which is the ASPECT.
600
What is the lithosphere
The lithosphere is vital to life on earth, as it contains soil, rocks and minerals. 
600
Name FIVE invasive species in Australia.
600
Which animal was found inside a recycling bin at Kurrajong Recycling Plant? (THINK back to your excursion!)
Dog
600
What was the name of the retreat that Y9 girls went to on camp last year?
Feathertop Chalet
600
Which teacher is overseas for 6 weeks AND who is replacing her?
Mrs Graham
Mrs Brennan
600
Who are the TWO TA's here at MDCC that have just completed their teaching degrees?
Miss Owen
Mrs McDonnell