Factor 1 - Accessibility
Is accessibility a natural or cultural factor? Why?
Natural - accessibility refers to how physically accessible a place is. The physical landscapes are naturally produced by the Earth.
Define climate
The average pattern of weather experienced in a location over a long period of time
Provide three specific examples of transportation infrastructure.
1) Roads
2) Railways
3) Airports
Who are "displaced peoples"?
Those that have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict
What year did women get the right to vote in NZ?
1893 (will accept anything in 1890's)
What two key terms fall under accessibility?
Location and Terrain/Relief
What two climate measurements are geographers particularly interested in?
Temperature and rainfall
How does a lack of education infrastructure impact people in LEDCs?
Which continent in the globe has the most significant conflict?
Africa
Which planet is called the red planet?
Mars
Describe the location AND relief of Norway
Norway is located in Northern Europe and has a large stretch of coastline along the west coast.
Norway's relief is challenging. It's mountainous terrain and deep fjords make it challenging to access.
What tool can be used to help geographers understand climate conditions that may affect development in a region?
Climate graph
Does a country with reliable electricity and clean water reflect strong or weak infrastructure? Would this be a characteristic of an LEDC or an MEDC?
Strong infrastructure - MEDC
What was the last major conflict in South Africa
The Apartheid - a rigid system of institutionalised racial segregation and white minority rule in South Africa from 1948 to the early 1990s
What colour is Ms B's car?
White
What natural features near the mouth of the Congo River prevent boats from accessing?
Rapids and waterfalls
What two types of graphs are combined to provide a full understanding of an areas climate?
Must state the graph type and what it measures.
Line graph that depicts temperature and a bar chart to depict rainfall
Phone and internet are examples of what type of infrastructure?
Communication infrastructure
How does having no conflict in a country contribute to high development?
Having no conflict contributes to high development because it creates stability. This allows governments to invest in infrastructure, healthcare, and education, while businesses can trade and grow, leading to higher living standards and economic development.
Recite the alphabet backwards
z, y, x...
How does accessibility impact the DRC?
In Democratic Republic of the Congo, poor accessibility has a great impact on development because dense forests, limited roads, and weak infrastructure make trade, education, and healthcare and other resources difficult to access for many rural communities. This isolation limits economic growth, discourages investment, and makes it harder for people to improve their quality of life, especially in poorer regions far from major cities.
How does the climate in Norway create challenges for agriculture? How have these challenges been overcome?
In Oslo, Norway, the climate consists of a harsh winter and short summer making it difficult to grow crops and sustain agricultural farming. These challenges have been overcome by Norway's access to the North Sea and Arctic Ocean which allows for extensive fishing opportunities.
How does a lack of infrastructure lead to poor development?
A lack of infrastructure leads to poor development because it limits access to transport, communication, clean water, electricity, healthcare, and education. This reduces economic activity, lowers quality of life, and slows a country's development.
How has mineral wealth contributed to the conflict in DRC?
The DRC's mineral wealth has fueled conflict because armed groups use profits from the mineral trade to fund their operations and buy weapons. Efforts to stop the trade have also caused unemployment, leading some people to join rebel groups, which has prolonged the violence.
Which athlete has won the most Olympic medals?
Michael Phelps (with 28 medals)