Water in the World
What is the name of Australia's largest river system?
Murray-Darling Basin
What is one factor that affects liveability?
Access to services (or anything reasonable)
What is an example of a global interconnection?
Trade // tourism
Longest Mountain Range in Australia.
The Great Dividing Range
Which continent is the Amazon Rainforest located on?
South America
What does ENSO stand for?
El Niño Southern Oscillation
Name one reason Vancouver is considered highly liveable.
public transport or green spaces
How is Dubai connected to the global economy?
Oil exports! Or tourism
Name one desert found in Australia.
Simpson
Name one megacity located in Asia.
Tokyo (Other examples: Delhi, Shanghai, Dhaka, Mumbai, Jakarta
What is the water cycle?
The continuous movement of water between the earth, atmosphere, and oceans through processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
What is one challenge to liveability in Dubai?
Extreme heat // water scarcity
Define containerisation.
the standardisation of shipping containers to transport goods efficiently by ship, train, and truck. It has made global trade faster, cheaper, and more reliable by simplifying loading and unloading, reducing shipping costs, and connecting producers and consumers worldwide.
Which ocean borders Australia to the west?
Indian Ocean
Name one country located in the Sahara Desert region.
Egypt, Algeria, Libya, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Sudan, Tunisia
Identify the key components of the bathtub effect.
Narrow gorges or 5 river systems flowing into the HN.
How does climate change impact liveability?
Increased frequency and severity of natural disasters.
How does climate action in Vancouver connect to global efforts?
Reducing global climate emissions.
What is Australia's Second Driest Capital City?
Hobart
Which continent has the most countries?
Africa
How does El Niño affect rainfall in eastern Australia?
reduced rainfall and increased drought risk
What is the exact name of Vancouver's strategy to improve liveability?
Climate Emergency Action Plan
Evaluate the positive and negative impacts of global interconnections on a city like Dubai.
Positive impacts include economic growth, cultural exchange, and improved infrastructure. Negative impacts can include environmental stress, loss of traditional culture, and increased inequality.
Which Australian city is located on the Yarra River?
Melbourne
Which country has the most neighbours
China – borders 14 countries: Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Vietnam.
Russia – also borders 14 countries: Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Mongolia, North Korea, Norway, Poland, and Ukraine