Transformative Technology
Horn Of Africa
Superpowers
General Geography
Mr Calmonson
100
Name one human cause of climate change
Burning fossil fuels, deforestation, or agricultural practices
100
Name the four countries in the Horn of Africa
Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia.
100
What is the difference between a unipolar and a bipolar world order?
A unipolar world order is when one power dominates, whereas a bipolar world order is when two powers compete for dominance.
100
What is the name of the imaginary line that runs through the centre of the Earth at 0 degrees latitude?
The equator
100
What is my religion
Judaism
200
Name two methods for solving the problem of water insecurity
Fog catchers and (tidal powered) desalination
200
Name one strategy used to help countries in the Horn of Africa develop sustainably.
International aid, debt relief, appropriate technology, fair trade, FDI, or tree planting.
200
Name the 6 indicators we use to measure power
Economic, Military, Demographic, Political, Cultural and Resource
200
What is the capital city of Scotland
Edinburgh
200
Where did I live before moving to London?
The Bahamas
300
What is the name of the technology that removes carbon dioxide directly from the air?
Direct Air Capture
300
What makes it harder for pirates to board ships? Name 3 things
Barbed wire, armed guards, and water cannons.
300
What is the definition of a superpower
A country that has very high levels of power across multiple indicators and can influence events far beyond its own borders.
300
What is the name of the second-tallest mountain in the world?
K2
300
Where was I born?
Dublin
400
What is the name of the machine used to detect and record earthquake vibrations?
Seismometer
400
Which two plates are moving apart and creating the African Rift Valley?
The Nubian Plate and the Somalian Plate.
400
Name the 6 countries that claim ownership over parts of the South China Sea
China, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, and Taiwan
400
Which country's flag is this?
Venazuela
400
How old am I?
34
500
What is the name of the fast-moving mixture of ash, meltwater, and volcanic material that can occur during an eruption
A lahar
500
Why can relocation to the edge of Addis Ababa cause hardship? Name 3 reasons
Long, costly commutes to jobs, schools and markets.
500
What was the percentage increase of China's GDP from 1985 to 2025 to the nearest whole number?
4337%
500
There are only two double landlocked countries in the world. Name one of them
Uzbekistan or Liechtenstein
500
What is my date of birth?
12th March 1992