Intro to Geo
This acronym is used to help remember the 6 essential features of a map.
BOLTSS
What is the biosphere?
All living organisms
Diseases are passed on because of this type of water.
Contaminated Water
What is the Geosphere?
The geosphere is the earth itself: the rocks, minerals, and landforms of the surface.
What is the atmosphere?
The air that surrounds the Earth
What is the difference between Space and Place?
Space refers to the physical location, spatial distribution and the physical geography perspective of an area.
Place is more conceptual, relating to things that give a place meaning, 'personality' and connection to culture and identity.
What is the difference between abiotic and biotic?
Biotic - Something that is living
Abiotic - Something that is non-living
What is the name of the largest ocean in the world?
Pacific Ocean
What is the name of Australia's most famous, natural rock formation?
Uluru (Ares Rock)
What keeps the Earth's atmosphere in place?
Gravity
What is the largest desert in the world?
The Antarctic Desert
Give three examples of things you would find in the biosphere
Animals, plants, microorganisms etc
What is the name of Earth's water cycle?
Hydrologic cycle
True
What 4 gases make up the majority of our atmosphere?
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Argan
Cardon Dioxide
What are the seven different aspects of Geography?
Space, Place, Interconnection, Change, Environment, Sustainability, Scale
Hydrosphere - water to drink
Geosphere - shelter and a foundation for vegetation to grow
Atmosphere - provides gases needed to breathe
Give four examples of Hydrospheres on Earth
Oceans, lakes, rivers, ponds, streams, seas
How long ago did the Earth's geosphere form?
Approximately 6.4 billion years ago
What are the 5 layers of the atmosphere?
Exosphere
Thermosphere
Mesosphere
Stratosphere
Troposphere
Which geographical concept refers to the ongoing capacity of Earth to maintain all life (clue - one of the S's)
Sustainability
What is an ecosystem?
A community where living organisms interact with each other and their environment
Why is the Hydrosphere important?
Water is essential for sustaining life on Earth and regulating the atmosphere
A term used to describe a built-up area such as a city or town.
What is Urban?
What 5 things affect weather?
Temperature, Humidity, Air pressure, Precipitation and Wind (speed and direction)