Biomes
Interconnections
Tourism
Tourism Impacts
Wild Card
100
What is a biome?
What is a large area of Earth that has a specific climate, plants, and animals?
100
Name two of Australia’s top trading partners.
China, United States or Japan
100
What is the number one reason for global travel?
Leisure, Recreation and Holidays
100
Name 1 social, economic and environmental positive impact of tourism.
Cultural exchange, Job Production and conservation funding
100
What is food security?
What is having reliable access to enough nutritious food?
200
Which biome is best for growing wheat?
What is the temperate grassland?
200
Which continent does Australia trade most with?
Asia
200
Define tourism
The commercial organisation and operation of holidays and visits to places of interest.
200
Name 1 social, economic and environmental negative impact of tourism.
Overcrowding and loss of local identity, Over reliance on tourism and Degradation of natural resources
200
What does BOLTSS stand for?
Border
Orientation
Legend
Title
Scale
Source
300
What is the main biome found in northern Australia?
What is tropical savanna?
300
1.Why do some countries have higher internet access than others? Provide examples of countries with high and low internet access.
Access to Technology
The level of technological advancement and the availability of infrastructure such as broadband, 5G, fiber optics, and satellite connectivity can determine how widely internet access spreads.
- Example of high access: Japan and Germany have invested in state-of-the-art technology, ensuring widespread high-speed internet.
- Example of low access: Many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, like Chad and Mali, face technological barriers such as low internet penetration due to lack of infrastructure investment.
300
Approximately how much does a 90-minute flight in sub-orbital space (including zero gravity experience) cost?
$450,000
300
Define the term 'eco-tourism'
Ecotourism is a type of responsible travel to natural areas that aims to minimize environmental impact and promote conservation. It's designed to be ecologically, economically, and socially sustainable.
300
What does BATKIS stand for?
Border
Axis
Title
Key
Intervals
Source
400
How does latitude affect climate in a biome?
What is the further from the equator, the cooler the climate?
400
What is one social or ethical issue related to global trade practices?
Sweatshops, unfair wages, or lack of sustainability.
400
What is the top country visited by travellers in 2019?
France
400
How does global tourism link to interconnections?
What is people travel internationally, spreading culture and influencing economies?
400
What does sustainability mean?
What is meeting current needs without compromising the future?
500
Explain how elevation can influence the characteristics of a biome.
What is higher elevations are cooler and may support different plant and animal life?
500
Define the term digital divide.
The gulf between those who have ready access to computers and the internet, and those who do not. This also includes education on how to appropriately use devices.
500
What limitations within Bali add to overtourism issues?
One single airport creates overcrowding
500
Evaluate the positive and negative impacts of tourism on developing countries.
What is positive—creates jobs, improves infrastructure; negative—environmental damage, cultural disruption, overcrowding?
500
How do consumer choices influence sustainability?
What is buying local or ethical food can reduce environmental harm?
600
Evaluate one solution to reduce negative human impacts on biomes.
What is reforestation or zoning laws to protect land?
600
How might limited internet access affect education, healthcare, and job opportunities in various countries?
Limited internet access can significantly hinder education by limiting access to online learning materials, hindering research capabilities, and creating disparities in educational opportunities, particularly for students in remote areas
600
Globally about ___ % of gross domestic product (GDP) is directly linked to the tourism industry
10 %
600
Identify how people can negatively encourage tourism
Social media platforms
600
Describe one way technology can help improve food security.
What is using GPS or drones to monitor crops, or genetically modified crops?