Continents & Oceans
What is the smallest continent?
Australia
Which biome is the coldest on Earth?
Tundra/Polar
What’s the difference between weather and climate?
Weather = short-term, Climate = long-term
What does sustainability mean?
Using resources carefully so they don’t run out
Which continent has a hotter climate overall?
Africa
Which ocean is the largest and deepest?
Pacific Ocean
Which biome has very little rainfall and plants like cacti?
Desert
What kind of plants grow in deserts?
Water-storing plants, small shrubs, cacti
Which is an example of unsustainable living: planting trees or throwing rubbish in rivers?
throwing rubbish in rivers
What type of clothing do people in Africa wear to keep cool?
Light, breathable fabrics
Which continent is home to the Amazon rainforest?
South America
Name one animal you might find in a grassland biome.
Lion, zebra, bison
What type of vegetation grows well in temperate climates?
Forests, farmlands, grasslands
What farming practice did Aboriginal people use with fire?
Fire-stick farming
What is one common form of transport in Europe?
Trains, buses, subways, cars
Name the ocean that surrounds the North Pole.
Arctic Ocean
Which biome covers most of Earth’s surface?
Aquatic
Why do animals in polar regions have thick fur or blubber?
To stay warm in extreme cold
Name two natural resource that are renewable.
E.g. Sunlight, trees, water, wind
How do some African communities save water?
Rainwater harvesting
Which continent is made up of 44 countries and is home to the Eiffel Tower?
Europe
In which biome would you find tall trees that grow quickly due to lots of sunlight and rain?
Rainforest
Compare two climates: “A rainforest is ___ and ___, but a desert is ___ and ___.” Options: hot, dry, wet, mild, cold
Hot + wet vs hot + dry
Give one way people can use trees more sustainably.
Replanting, recycling paper, only taking what’s needed
Name one key difference in housing between Africa and Europe.
Africa: huts/clay houses/apartments | Europe: insulated stone/brick houses