environmental change
what are the four spheres
- biosphere
- hydrosphere
- atmosphere
- lithosphere
how long have aboriginal people been managing land
55,000-65,000 years
how bad is erosion
erosion is pretty bad as it takes way land and ruins structures
what is ecocentric
a worldview in environmental ethics that holds that non-human nature has intrinsic value, independent of its usefulness to humans
What is the order of planets from closest to furthest in our solar system, not including the sun
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
what would be considered a local human-induced change
something like a structure or house being built
what scientific organisation is helping them
CSIRO
where have we been looking at for erosion
east coast, Australia
or
Hawaii
what is technocentric
a perspective, belief system, or approach that centers on technology and scientific innovation as the primary means to solve problems and achieve progress,
which planet has the most moons?
saturn
what has climate change affected?
name one thing.
increased air and sea temperatures, rising sea levels, and more frequent and extreme weather events such as droughts, floods, and heatwaves.
how big is their land
50,000Km2
what is one strategy we can use to prevent erosion from the ocean
seawalls
what is anthropocentic
Centers on human needs and well-being, viewing nature as a resource for human use. It focuses on managing resources sustainably for current and future generations.
what is the smallest unit of matter
an atom
How has urban development in Sydney impacted the local environment?
increases the Urban Heat Island effect, leading to higher temperatures and more intense heatwaves due to buildings and lack of vegetation
how can it help with traditional burning practices
aerially monitering the land to see if it is controlled or out of control
what is causing the rise in sea level to make more erosion
human induced changes
what perspective is the most common
anthropocentric
how many hearts does an octopus have
3 hearts
Which gas is mainly involved in the carbon cycle
CO2
where is it happening
jawoyn country
What is the difference between weathering and erosion?
Weathering breaks down rocks, while erosion moves the broken-down material to a new location.
what are the three perspectives
ecocentric
technocentric
anthropocentric
Which Disney movie has had the most sequels and how many are there?
toy story
4 sequels