Climate Change
Describe the Greenhouse Effect
solar energy is trapped by water vapour and gases in the atmosphere, heating the atmosphere and helping to retain this heat, as in a glasshouse.
Define a bushfire
a fire in scrub or a forest, especially one that spreads rapidly.’
What type of ecosystem is the Great Barrier Reef
Coral Reef
Name 1 Australian native species
Koala, Kookaburra, Echidna, Platypus, Emu, Saltwater croc, etc
Name the first National Park in Australia
National Sydney Park
Name 2 indicators of climate change in Australia
Warmer seasons, less rainfall, longer fire seasons,
Why was the 2019-2020 bushfires in Australia some of the worst in history?
loss of food and habitat for animals, ongoing ecological and biodiversity consequences, death of millions of animals, impact on human health, air pollution, etc
What causes coral bleaching?
Change in ocean temperature, storm pollution, sunscreen, etc
Why were Koala's culled in the Otway Ranges and on French Island in 2013 and 2014
Overpopulation, lack of food sources, reduce the spread of chlamydia
Define a national park
areas of land protected because of their unspoilt landscapes, outstanding or representative ecosystems, Australian native plants and animals, and places of natural or cultural significance.
Define Climate Change
long-term alteration of Earth's average weather patterns, including temperature, precipitation, and wind.”
What 3 elements are required for a fire to start?
Heat, oxygen and fuel
Define a Marine Park and the purpose of it
An area that is part of the ocean protected by the government to preserve a threatened ecosystem or habitat. Marine parks are often recreational areas
Marine parks help to conserve marine biodiversity within an area, while at the same time providing for many other activities, such as diving, boating, fishing and tourism.
Why are Possums a protected species in Australia and what must happened when they captured?
They are a native animal, must be rehomed within 50 meters of capture point
What are some reasons people would use a National Park?
one person might want an area to contain good camping facilities for families, another wants the best fishing, boating and skiing location, others want a place for Australian and international tourists to visit and learn, while another person might want that same area to be undeveloped wilderness so a range of species are protected and can be studied by scientists.
Name 4 elements of Climate Change
Natural Factors, Human Activities, Impact of Climate Change, Global Impacts, Mitigation Strategies, Adaptation Strategies
what 3 elements create ideal conditions for a rapid spreading bushfire
a combination of extreme heat, low humidity, and strong winds, create ideal conditions for rapid fire spread.
What are some of the reasons that contributed to the Great Barrier Reef becoming World Heritage Listed
Biggest coral reef in the world, protection from oil drilling, protecting from oil spills, indigenous heritage and practices etc
Describe why Possums are a pest in New Zealand and how they are controlled.
Pest reasons:
Introduced species, Impact Native species (habitat and food), spread bovine tuberculosis, thus posing a significant threat to dairy and deer farmers.
Control:
trapping, baiting and shooting.
Name the first National Park in the world and the year it was established
Yellowstone - 1872
Name the 3 most important Gases responsible for the Greenhouse Efffect
carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and methane
During the 2019-2020 bushfire season in Australia, what ocean did the fire travel across and how far did it spread?
Across the Pacific Ocean (and up into the Stratosphere), went as far as South America
Who was Australian Prime Minister and Queensland Premier driving the need to protect the Great Barrier Reef
Queensland Premier Bjelke-Petersen and Prime Minister Gough Whitlam
Name 5 native Australian Species
Koala, Kookaburra, Echidna, Platypus, Emu, Saltwater croc, etc
Name 5 national Parks in Australia that you were required to label on your map of Australia
Kakadu National Park, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Wilsons Promontory National Park, Grampians National Park, Kosciuszko National Park, Daintree National Park, Blue Mountains National Park, Port Campbell National Park, Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Karijini National Park, Flinders Chase National Park, Sydney Harbour National Park, Noosa National Park, Dandenong Ranges National Park, Tasman National Park, Mungo National Park, Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, Great Otway National Park