Cognitive Verbs
Key Definitions
Biome Characterisics
Crops & Food Security
Random
100

To identify and examine the features or elements within a source, and use these to explain spatial distributions and relationships, and to draw conclusions.

Analyse 

100

Define 'Biome'

A large naturally formed community of plants and animals found in a place. 

100

Name the main characteristics of the Marine Biome (animal life, plant life, climate and food availability)

Animal Life: Fish, turtles, prey"
Plant Life: Coral,
Climate: Tropical, aquatic
Food availability: High

100

Explain the difference between monoculture and polyculture farming

The main difference between monoculture and polyculture farming is that monoculture involves growing a single crop, while polyculture involves growing multiple crops

100

What is the largest mammal on Earth?

Blue Whale

200

To examine and judge the merit, significance or value of something.

Evaluate 

200

Define 'Phenomenon' 

A fact or situation that exists or happens

200

Name the main characteristics of the Ice Biome (animal life, plant life, climate and food availability)

Animal Life: Penguins, prey
Plant Life: None
Climate: Cold, dry
Food availability: Low
Biome classification: Ice 

200

Temperate climates are good for growing crops

Temperate climates have moderate temperatures that are ideal for plant growth.
Temperate regions have soils that are the foundation of many of the world's most productive agricultural regions.
In humid and subhumid temperate regions, there is enough precipitation to grow crops without irrigation

200

What is the diameter of a basketball hoop?

18 inches

300

To make an idea clear by describing it in more detail; provide additional information.

Explain

300

Define 'PQE'

Pattern, Quantification, Exception

300

Name the main characteristics of the Savannah Biome (animal life, plant life, climate and food availability)

Animal Life: Giraffe, herbivores, prey
Plant Life: Shrubs, bushes, grass, trees
Climate: Tropical
Food availability: High

300

Explain how topography affects soil moisture content and erosion on a steep slope.

Topography affects soil moisture by changing the initial soil moisture environment, which in turn affects how rainfall falls on the slope. For example, north-facing slopes are generally wetter than south-facing slopes because they receive less solar radiation and have a deeper infiltration depth

300

Which was the first feature-length animated movie ever released?

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

400

To give an expected result of an upcoming action or event; suggest what may happen based on available information.

Predict

400

Define 'DQE'

Degree, Quantify, Exception

400

Name the main characteristics of the Desert Biome (animal life, plant life, climate and food availability)

Animal Life: Camel, scorpions
Plant Life: Grass, cactus, shrubs
Climate: Hot, Dry
Food availability: Low

400

What is Food Security?

When all people at all times have access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active life.

400

In Toy Story, what is the name of Woody’s loyal horse companion?  

Bullseye

500

To put forward (someone or something) with approval as being suitable for a particular purpose or role.

Recommend 

500
Define 'Crop Yield' 

The amount of produce that is grown on a piece of land.

500

Name the main characteristics of the Tropical Rainforest Biome (animal life, plant life, climate and food availability)

Animal Life: Gorillas, insects, jaguar
Plant Life: Ferns, Trees, grass
Climate: Humid, Tropical, moist
Food availability: Medium

500

Explain the difference between subsistence agriculture and industrialised agriculture.

In contrast to industrialized agriculture, subsistence farmers utilize humans and animals instead of machines, manure instead of chemical fertilizers and natural predators instead of pesticides. Subsistence agriculture also relies on polycultures, which is when different types of crops are planted in one area.

500

Which pop singer’s real name is Robyn Fenty?

Rihanna

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