Landscapes
what is a landscape?
the visible features of an area, including landforms, vegetation, and human elements.
landscapes can be natural or man-made
What is a Landform?
Natural physical features of the earth's surface, like mountains and valleys.
a landform is a single, naturally formed feature within a landscape
What are Geomorphic processes
the ways that landforms and landscapes on the Earth’s surface are created and changed over time
Where is the great Barrier reef located?
NorthEast of Townsville
North of Cairns
East of Port Douglas
What is a megacity?
A city with a high population of people that is typically over 10 million.
What is a natural land scape?
An area made up of natural features such as trees, grass, rivers and animals.
Name 3 landforms in an Alpine (mountian) Landscape.
Mountains
Ridges
Valleys
Name an Endogenic Process
= the internal processes that occur within the Earth, driven by heat and other forces originating from its interior.
Tectonic plates
Lava / Magma
Name 3 negative impacts humans have on the reef.
Reef walking - killing coral
oil spills - killing coral and fish
overfishing
Agriculture (farm) run off
pollution
Litter and plastic
dredging
What are 3 features of a Megacity?
High population for a specific area
complex infrastructure (buildings and roadways)
extensive transport system
High trade / economic area (making that money)
What is a man made landscape?
An area created and developed by humans.
Name 3 Landforms in an Arid (desert) landscape
Inselberg
Oasis
Grassland plains
What are 3 Exogenic Process
= surface processes that wear away and sculpt the Earth's surface.
Erosion
Weathering
Deposition
What are 3 negative impact nature has on the reef?
Warming of the Ocean
Climate change / global warming
cyclones
flooding
Invasive species in the area (lion fish)
What are 3 pull factors of a Megacity?
Work / job availability
high pay rates
Convenience of transport and services
vibrant night life
Family
Bustling city life
Up to date technology and knowledge
progressive thinking
Multiculturalism
What landscape is a cave found in?
Karst Landscape
Name 3 Landforms in a Riverine Landscape
River
Flood plain
Billabong
Canyon
River Bed
How is a mountain or volcano created?
Hint = it's to do with the movement of the tectonic plates.
Mountains are formed when 2 tectonic plates converge/ smoosh together.
What are the economic values of the reef?
Tourism
Coral growth
habitat for fish to grow population
Jobs - businesses, scientists, wildlife ranger
What are 3 push factors of a Megacity?
Noise
Traffic
crime rate
Family lifestyle
lack of space
expensive housing or lack of
What processes can change a landscape?
Geomorphic processes.
Tectonic plate movement
Weathering, Erosion and Deposition.
What Geomorphic process can change a landform?
Geomorphic process of weathering and Erosion.
Name the 3 movements or types of tectonic plates.
Divergent - Divide
Convergent - collide / smoosh
Transformative - slide / rub together
What cultural and spiritual value does the GBR have to the First nations people?
Food source (cultural)
clothes and fibres (cultural)
Giver of life (spiritual)
They cared for the reef and the reef provided for them (Spiritual and cultural)
Dream time stories
Name 5 Mega cities with a population over 10 million.
Shanghai
Tokyo
Delhi
Cairo
Mexico City
Mumbai
Beijing
Osaka
Istanbul
Rio
Sao Paulo
Dhaka