Water in the world
Where is 68.9% of freshwater stored?
Glaciers and permanent snow cover.
What percentage of the earths water is fresh?
3% OR 2.5%
T/F: Droughts can cause psychological stress to farmers and other individuals.
True
What is the name of the ocean to the East of Australia?
Pacific
What is Jojo Siwa's latest song?
Karma
Name 3 renewable resources
Solar, water, wind, flowers, birds, plants, etc
What is groundwater stored in?
Aquifers
What Cyclone hit North Queensland in 2011?
Cyclone Yasi
What is the name of a map that shows statistics through colour?
Choropleth maps
What was our last topic for history last year?
Ancient China
What is the longest river in Australia?
Murray river
What happens to the Colorado river once it has gotten to Mexico?
It has completely dried up.
What is it called when there is a long period of rain in Australia?
La Nina
Name an independent nation in Europe that is smaller than one mile?
Vatican City/Monaco.
What is our next topic for geography?
Interconnections
How many states/territories does the Murray darling go through?
5 (QLD, ACT, NSW, VIC, SA)
Provide 2 reasons for water scarcity.
•climate change
•overuse and misuse of water resources
•pollution
•inefficient water management practices
What do floods bring with them that is good for farming?
Alluvium
Which country has the longest coastline?
Canada
What can cause flooding along the coast (it is also a fortnite term when too many people are left in the game)?
Storm Surge
What percentage of Australia's freshwater is used for farming/irrigation?
70%
What was the goal amount of litres per day for someone living in Cape Town South Africa?
50L per day
What is the worst part of a cyclone?
The edge of the eye.
Which countries make up the United Kingdom?
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales.
What is the name of Taylor Swift's 4th album?
Red