Definitions
What is a landform?
A natural feature of the earths surface e.g. Mountain
What is a contour line?
The "squiggly" lines on a topographic map that show the height of the land above sea level
What is a divergent plate boundary?
- Moving away from each other (divert away)
- May separate
- May cause valleys, underwater volcanoes
What state or territory is Cradle Mountain in?
Tasmania!
Name one of the categories of World Heritage Sites
- Cultural
- Mixed
What are geomorphic processes?
The proceses that occur underneath the earth's surface that create/change landforms & landscapes e.g. plate tectonics
Tell me 2 things about an Area Reference?
- starts with AR
- four digits
- used to identify a whole square on map, not a specific point
- less specific than GR
- used to identify larger features e.g. lake
What is a convergent plate boundary?
- Moving towards each other (conversation)
- May collide
- May cause earthquakes
What does it mean when you hold a aesthetic value towards a landform/landscape?
Value it because of its beauty/appearance/uniqueness
What is the global organisation that manages and protects World Heritage Sites?
UNESCO
What are biophysical processes?
The processes that occur in the biosphere above the earths surface that change/create landforms and landscapes e.g. weathering, erosion, deposition
Tell me 2 things about a Grid Reference?
- starts with GR
- six digits
- used to identify a specific point within a square on map, not a whole square area
- more specific than AR
- used to identify smaller features e.g. house
What is a transformative plate boundary?
- Slides against each other (transport)
- May be different directions, or same
- May cause ridges and fault lines
You value it for monetary reasons e.g. it makes money from tourists
How many National Parks are on the Central Coast?
10
What is sustainability?
Taking care of something to ensure it is able to be enjoyed/used in the future.
What is the word in direction questions that you must ensure you read properly?
FROM - What is the direction of B from A
Name one of the tectonic plates that surrounds the Australian Plate
- Pacific Plate
- Antarctic Plate
- Indian Plate
- African Plate
What type of landform is Uluru?
Monolith (or Inselberg)
What is one rule in place in NSW National Parks to protect the environment?
- Vehicles and mountain bikes are restricted to main roads
- Pets are prohibited
- Rubbish must be disposed of properly or taken home
- Tread lightly, keep on designated tracks
- Take care not to touch historical artefacts (eg Aboriginal rock art)
- Use the barbecues provided and don’t light fires in the open.
- Leave plants, animals, rocks, soil and shells as you find them.
How is a landform different to a landscape?
A landform is a natural feature of the earth's surface. Whereas, a landscape can be human-made or natural and is an entire area of the earth's surface with a particular characteristic that can contain many different landforms (dry/heat = desert, sand dunes)
What corner of the grid squares do you find area/grid references from?
The bottom left!!!
What is a convection current?
Circular motions of hot material in the Earth's mantle layer, that is believed to lead to movement of tectonic plates
Give two examples of how people value Uluru differently
- Economic (money $$$)
- Cultural (traditions, customs)
- Spritiual (beliefs, higher power)
Give one reason why it is important that we ensure sustainable use of National Parks?
- Animal habitats, avoid extinction
- Future generations can enjoy, learn from