Changing Nations
This is the process where more people move from rural areas to cities.
Urbanisation
Name a local landform.
Lake Mulwala
Mount Boomanoomana
Murray River
Mount Pilot
Warby-Ovens National Park
This bridge in Sydney is famous for its arch shape and New Year's fireworks.
What town did Miss Moore grow up in?
Corowa
Name the two topics that we have learnt about in Geography this term.
Landscapes & Landforms
Changing Nations
The city with the largest population in Australia.
Sydney, NSW
A large, naturally raised area of land, often with steep sides.
A mountain.
Name of the highest mountain in the world.
Mount Everest
What is Miss Moore's favourite colour?
Orange
Describe the two assessment tasks we have completed in Humanities this term.
Designing a City
What is the definition of a 'Mega City'?
A megacity is a very large city with more than 10 million people living in it.
What process caused the beaches/sand banks to change after Tropical Cyclone Alfred (QLD)?
Coastal erosion
This famous landmark in Paris is a tall iron tower visited by millions of tourists each year.
The Eiffel Tower
How many years has Miss Moore worked at YCP-12?
4 years this year
What area of Humanities are we learning about in Humanities next term?
Economics & Business
Name one push factor and one pull factor that make people move to cities.
Examples:
push = lack of jobs, low wages ($), poor access to education
pull = better opportunities, improved health services, better public transport, more things to do.
What is the name of the well-known volcanic mountain in Japan?
Mount Fuji
The name of the world's largest coral reef system.
Great Barrier Reef
What name and breed is Miss Moore's dog?
Buddy the Labrador
How many lessons has Miss Moore been away for?
2 lessons
Name three challenges caused by rapid urbanisation that governments must manage.
Examples:
Overcrowding
Traffic Congestion
Pollution
Lack of Housing
A bend or curve in a river.
A meander.
How many cars has Miss Moore owned?
(Got my P's when I was 17 years old)
Three
How many students have 100% attendance in Humanities this term?
*According to Compass
(As of Tuesday 10th of September)
7 students!
Ava, Max, Bailey, Alex, Ruby, Lily-Anne & Harper