Landscapes and Landforms
Value & Earthquakes
General Geography
General Knowledge
100

What is a Landscape

A landscape is an area, created by a combination of geological, geomorphological, biological and cultural layers that have evolved overtime e.g. riverine, coastal or urban landscapes

100

What is Aesthetic value?

Value placed on something due to its beauty.

100

What continent does the Nile River flow through?

Africa

100

What is the capital city of Australia?

Canberra

200

List 3 different types of landscapes

Coastal, Riverine, Arid, Mountain and Karst Landscapes.

200

What causes an earthquake?

Transform tectonic plate movements - the friction from plates rubbing together sends out seismic waves (vibrations) felt on the earth's surface.

200

What continent is also a country?

Australia

200

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Jupiter

300

Name 3 geomorphic processes.

Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, and Tectonic Activity

300

Who cares about Uluru's economic value? Why?

Businesses and workers because tourists spend a lot of money on hotels, flights, food, tours, souvenirs which creates income for local people and businesses.

300

What is the tallest mountain in the world?

Mount Everest

300

Who is the current Prime Minister of Australia?

Anthony Albanese

400

Convergent tectonic place movements create...

Mountains

400
Describe one management strategy to reduce the impact of earthquakes.

Tourism, 

  • Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park (Northern Territory)
  • Kakadu National Park (Northern Territory)
  • Arnhem Land (Northern Territory)
  • The Kimberley Region (Western Australia)
  • Daintree Rainforest (Queensland)
  • Tiwi Islands (Northern Territory)
  • Lake Mungo (New South Wales)
  • Nitmiluk National Park (Northern Territory)
  • Coober Pedy – Kanku-Breakaways Conservation Park (South Australia)
  • Grampians National Park (Gariwerd) (Victoria)
400

What are the 2 most highly populated nations in the world?

China and India

400

What year did the moon landing occur?

1969

500

In order, list the four layers of the earth.

Crust, mantle, outer core, inner core

500

What are 2 reasons people have been banned from climbing Uluru?

  • Cultural Respect: Uluru is a sacred site to the Anangu people, the traditional owners of the land. Climbing it goes against their spiritual beliefs, and they request visitors to respect their culture by not climbing.

  • Safety and Environmental Concerns: Climbing Uluru is dangerous due to its steep and slippery surface, and accidents have occurred in the past. Additionally, climbing damages the rock’s surface and disrupts the natural environment.

500

This desert, the largest hot desert in the world, spans across 11 countries in northern Africa.

Sahara Desert

500

What is the chemical formula for water?

H₂O

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