Definitions
Landform
A landform is any natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as a hill, a lake, or a beach.
What is a dormant Volcano?
Dormant means there’s been recent activity but the volcano is currently quiet
What is a Volcanic Eruption?
the process of lava (originally magma from the Earth’s core) spilling from fissuers or vents in the Earth’s crust
What does BOLTSS stand for?
Border, Orientation, Legend, Title, Scale and Source
How many colors are there in a rainbow?
Seven
Landscape
A landscape means an area of land as one can see it. This includes landforms, flora, fauna and human elements, for instance human activity or the built environment.
True or False - Volcanoes can produce rich, fertile land.
True
What is the difference between magma and lava?
magma is molten rock under the Earth’s crust. Lava is molten rock that has reached the Earth’s surface
What does OASIS stand for?
Orientation, Annotations, Scale, Information, Sketch
What is the tallest animal on Earth?
Giraffe
Geomorphic
To the shape of each landscape and landform.
Define - Lava
Hot molten or semi-fluid rock erupted from a volcano or fissure, or solid rock resulting from cooling of this.
How is a Volcano formed?
A volcano is formed when magma rises through an opening in the Earth’s crust and reaches the surface, becoming lava.
What are the two different types of Geography?
Human and physical Geography
Who was the Ancient Greek God of the Sun?
Apollo
Interconnection
Interconnection refers to how people, places and phenomena are connected throughout the world in many ways.
Approximately, how many people live near a dangerous Volcano?
Approximately 350 million people live within “danger range” of an active volcano.
Where is the Blue Lake volcano? What feature of the landscape gives the volcano its name?
The Blue Lake in Mt Gambier, South Australia, is a maar volcano famous for the vivid blue appearance of its water over summer. It is a dormant volcano that last erupted 5000 years ago.
Why do Geographers create field sketches?
As geographers, we create field sketches of landscapes and landforms to record what we observe. It is a simple and visual way to locate features such as mountains, trees, rivers and roads. Geographers use field sketches to create a broad overview of an area they are studying.
What is a group of crows called?
A murder
Contour Lines
Contour lines show the elevation and shape of the landscape (the topography) on a flat map (we call these topographic maps). The numbers on each contour line show the height of that line (that part of the landscape) above or below sea level
What are the two main types of Volcanos?
Composite volcanoes, which are cone-shaped with steep slopes, and shield volcanoes, which are wide with gentle slopes.
What is the difference between Shield Volcanoes and Cinder Cones?
Shield volcanoes are large volcanoes with gently sloping sides. Cinder cones are conical volcanoes made from one material such as ash, cinder or volcanic rock.
What are the skills of a Geographer?
Curiosity, collecting and interpreting data, creative thinking, a growth mindset
Compared to their body weight, what animal is the strongest - Dung Beetle, Elephant, Ant, or Cow?
Dung Beetle