Geographical Skills
What is the term for the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
The Equator
What is the highest mountain on earth?
Mt. Everest
Identify one reason Manly has high livability.
Recreation, aesthetics, social activities etc.
The term used to explain the effect of the narrow gorges between the Sackville and Brooklyn choke points?
Bathtub Effect
What is the largest hot desert in the world?
The Sahara
What type of map shows physical features such as mountains and rivers?
A topographic map.
Name a cause of an Earthquake.
Tectonic plate movement
What is Mumbai's Population? (Approx)
~21 million
What animal is threatening the Great Barrier Reef?
Crown of Thorns Starfish
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
What tool is used to measure the distance on a map?
A scale.
What term is used to describe a landscape that is beautiful?
Aesthetic
Name two primary goals of Vancouver's green city?
Walkable and ridable neighbourhoods.
Zero emissions heating and cooling.
Zero emissions vehicles.
Travel to be by active transportation and transit
What phenomenon occurs when corals expel the algae living in their tissues, causing them to turn white?
Coral Bleeching
Which Australian island is known for its unique wildlife, including the quokka?
Rottnest Island
Name all BOLLLTSS
Boarder, Orientation, Latitude, Longitude, Legend, Title, Scale, Source.
Richter Scale
How has Dubai extended their 'Water-front housing' coastline?
Building Islands - World Island, Palm Island etc.
What is the name of Australia's largest catchment area?
The Murrary Darling Basin
Which ocean lies to the west of Australia?
Indian Ocean
The direction a slope faces in relation to the cardinal points or compass directions
Aspect
Why is the Wollemi National Park so valuable?
It is home to the Wollemi Pine (Ancient Trees)
Define: Outsource
To obtain goods or a services by contract from an outside supplier or country.
Name 4 elements of the Water Cycle.
Evaporation, Condensation, Preciptiation, Infiltration, Percolation, Transpiration.
Which country has the most coastline in the world?
Canada