Biomes
Urbanisationn
General Geography
General Geography
General Knowledge
100

Which factor has the largest impact on a biome's productivity?

Climate

100

What is the term for the growth of cities and towns as people move from rural to urban areas?

Urbanisation

100

What is the name of the world's longest river?

Nile River

100

What is the most spoken language in the world?

English

100

What kind of fish is Nemo?

Clownfish

200

Define food security

When all people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life.

200

Define immigrant 

A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country.

200

Which biome is known for its extremely cold temperatures and permafrost?

Tundra

200

What is the name of the ocean located to the west of North America?

Pacific Ocean

200

Which type of nut is not actually a nut?

Peanut

300

What regions are on either side of the temperate region. 

Polar and Tropic regions.

300

What is the term for the unplanned and often illegal settlements that develop on the outskirts of cities?

Slums or informal settlements

300

Which city is considered the most populous in the world?

Tokyo

300

Name the largest desert in the world.

Antarctic Desert

300

What is the only continent with land in all four hemispheres?

Africa

400

What are the four types of marine biomes?

Oceans, Estuaries, Wetlands and Coral Reefs

400

What is the urban phenomenon where middle and upper-class people move into and renovate urban neighborhoods, often displacing lower-income residents?

Gentrification

400

What is the term for a densely populated urban area that forms when cities grow and merge?

Megalopolis

400

What is the term for a narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses?

Isthmus

400

Which two words make up the brand name 'Spam'

Spice and Ham

500

In what latitude zones can deciduous forests be found?

Temperate

500

What is the term for the phenomenon where urban areas expand into surrounding rural areas, often leading to environmental and infrastructure challenges?

Urban sprawl

500

Which ocean is the smallest by surface area?

Arctic Ocean
500

Which country has its capital at Addis Ababa?

Ethiopia

500

What was the tiny pocket in jeans originally create for?

Storing your pocket watch