Term 3 Biomes and Food Security
Definition of a Tundra biome.
The tundra biome, which is predominantly located in Canada, Alaska and Russia's northernmost regions, is a wide expanse of land with no trees.
The Tundra biome generally occurs between 60 and 90 degrees. It has a cold environment known for its extended winter season and brief summer periods.
What is a biome?
A biome refers to a vast region on the planet's surface known for its distinctive weather conditions, flora, and fauna. These regions are differentiated from one another based on their specific environmental and physical features.
Define fast fashion.
The term ‘fast fashion’ refers to cheaply produced and priced garments that copy the latest catwalk styles and get pumped quickly through stores in order to maximise on current trends.
What factors have led to a globalised world?
•Travel
•Internet
•Trade
•Technology
•Sport
•Tourism
Name all the continents in the world.
Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia.
What does iPQE stand for?
i = identify
P = pattern
Q = quantify
E = exception
Double question!
What colours are temperature and precipitation on a climate graph? What sides should both be displayed on.
Red for temperature and blue for precipitation.
Left for precipitation and right for temperature.
What is an environmental consequence of fast fashion.
The cheap prices of fast fashion cause severe environmental consequences in Bangladesh. Textile production creates 1.2 billion tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions every year and consumes a lot of water.
What factor contributed to Dubai's rapid urbanisation.
The discovery of underground oil.
Which city in India is one of the most populous in the world and was formerly known as Bombay.
Mumbai
What is this an example of?
Deforestation
What features does a climate graph need? There are 5 major things.
Title, source, temperature and precipitation increments, legend/key and axis titles.
Provide 3 examples of daily interconnections
1.You wake up to the sound of the alarm on your phone (parts made around the world).
2.You throw off your sheets (made in Spain)
3. You some bread in the toaster (made in China)
What are some impacts of palm oil production?
Deforestation, habitat loss and increase in greenhouse gases.
What is the name of the ancient city in Jordan which is famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system.
Petra
What 4 ways covered in class have people altered biomes?
What are the 3 types of biodiversity.
Genetic diversity, species richness and ecosystem diversity.
Roughly how much of Australia's trade members of countries of the Asia-Pacific Economic Coorperation (APEC) forum.
About 70%
Roughly, how many people died in the Rana Plaza collapse and how many were injured?
At least 1,132 people and injured more than 2,500
What famous Italian volcano erupted in AD 79, destroying the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum
Mount Vesuvius
List out the four main threats to food security that were discussed in class.
•Water scarcity; threats from non-native plants, animals and insects
•Competition for land; the use of land for fuel instead of food;
•Armed conflict
•Climate change
What does the acronym H.I.P.P.O stand for?
The acronym H.I.P.P.O which stands for:
H=Habitat Loss
I=Invasive Species
P=Pollution
P=Human Population
O=Overharvesting.
List 2 positive and 2 negative impacts of globalisation covered in class.
Positives: economic growth and job creation, cultural exchange and understanding, preservation of natural and cultural heritage, environmental conservation, improved infrastructure, improved health and wellbeing and promotes peace and understanding.
Negatives: environmental degradation, overcrowding, cultural erosion, economic dependence, exploitation of local communities, high carbon footprint and risk of crime and terrorism.
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What historic site in Peru was a major city of the Inca Empire and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Machu Picchu