Geography at RSHS
Which students did Ms Furlong teach in Year 9 geography and also Year 11 and 12 Geography?
Tayla C, Alex, Taj & Megan
In a choropleth map, what does darker shading usually represent?
Higher values or greater intensity.
What is a megacity?
A city with more than 10 million people.
“See the line where the sky meets the sea? It calls me…”
“How Far I’ll Go” – Auli‘i Cravalho (Moana)
What animal ate Ms Furlong's crookie?
Ibis :(
When did Ms Furlong first start teaching Geography at RSHS?
2021 (her first year)
Name the three types of plate boundaries.
Convergent, divergent, transform
In Rostow’s model, what is the final stage called?
Age of High Mass Consumption
“Concrete jungle where dreams are made of, there’s nothing you can’t do…”
“Empire State of Mind” – Jay-Z & Alicia Keys
What is Ms Furlong's dog name and breed?
Heidi - Golden Retriever x Poodle
Which two classrooms was the Year 11 Geography class located in 2024?
VSC6 & VSC7
How many categories should a choropleth map or migration flow map usually have?
Between 4 and 6
Name a country currently experiencing population momentum and one that is not.
With momentum: India, Nigeria. Without: Japan, Italy.
“I’m gonna take my horse to the old town road…”
“Old Town Road” – Lil Nas X
Who constantly plays puzzles in class?
Sienna (sometimes Lily)
Ms Furlong, Mr Frederick, Ms Caddies, Ms Kashani, Ms Brown
What type of data is most suitable for a choropleth map?
Standardised data (e.g., rates, percentages, density).
What is population momentum and what is it caused by?
The continued population growth or decline that occurs even after fertility rates decline or increase to replacement level. This is caused by a large proportion of young people (a youthful age structure) who will enter reproductive age.
“The snow glows white on the mountain tonight…”
“Let It Go” – Idina Menzel (Frozen)
What is Megan's favourite drink?
Iced matcha
On the ISMG - what is usually awarded the most marks.
Analysing & Applying
What is a topographic map used for?
Showing physical features and elevation of land.
What type of population pyramid shape is most associated with strong population momentum?
A wide-based pyramid (expansive) -indicating a youthful population.
"I’m leaving on the midnight train to anywhere…”
“Don’t Stop Believin’” – Journey
What is Shiv's favourite type of milk?
Plain milk
Which teacher took over from Ms Caddies at the end of 2023?
Ms B/Ms Kashani
Which measure of development includes health, education, and income?
Human Development Index (HDI)
According to Wallerstein, which group exploits periphery nations for resources?
Core nations
“There’s an island in the sun, where I feel fine…”
“Island in the Sun” – Weezer
Who makes Ms Furlong nervous by their facial expressions?
Francis
What is the first unit we learnt in Year 11 Term 1?
Unit 1 Topic 1: Responding to risk and vulnerability in hazard zones - natural hazards (cyclones + earthquakes)
What is the difference between a glacier and an iceberg?
A glacier is a moving mass of ice on land; an iceberg is a piece of ice that has broken off and floats in water.
Give an example of a country that moved from periphery to semi-periphery.
China, India, or Brazil
“You can travel the world, but nothing comes close to the golden coast…”
“California Gurls” – Katy Perry feat. Snoop Dogg
Who plays the most fantasy football in class?
Taj and Keian
What two units do you study in Year 7 Geography?
Place and Liveability and Water in the World
Define carrying capacity.
The maximum population an environment can sustainably support.
Give one criticism of Rostow’s theory.
Eurocentric (western), assumes all countries follow the same path, ignores external influence, ignores landscapes and climatic conditions
"They paved paradise and put up a parking lot…”
Big Yellow Taxi – Joni Mitchell
Which two students does Ms Furlong have for multiple subjects?
Lilieth and Tayla V
What was your first Year 12 assessment?
Unit 3 Topic 1: Landcover transformations and climate change
What is economic globalisation?
The increasing interconnectedness of economies through trade, investment, and technology.
Explain the difference between a core and a periphery country according to Wallerstein.
Core countries exploit periphery countries for resources and have high levels of development; periphery countries are less developed and often rely on exporting raw materials.
“Down under, where women glow and men plunder…"
“Down Under” – Men at Work
What instagram page does Ms Furlong source her comics from?
Wawawiwa
What date is your Geography external exam?
4 November - pm session
What is desertification caused by human activity?
Overgrazing, deforestation, or unsustainable farming practices.
Define spatial inequality.
Uneven distribution of resources, services or wealth across regions.
“Somebody once told me the world is gonna roll me…”
“All Star” – Smash Mouth
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