Biomes
Sustainable Practices
Geo Skills
Environmental Impacts
Human Impacts
100

An Arctic region biome.

Tundra

100

Reusing materials to minimise environmental impacts.

Recycling

100

Horizontal Parallels measured north and south from the Equator.

Latitude

100

Gases emitted into the atmosphere by agricultural processes.

Greenhouse Gases

100

Kalgoorlie in Western Australia is a famous location for this practice.

Mining

200

Typically used for grazing and agriculture. 

Grasslands

200

Solar, Wind, Biomass, and Hydroelectric are these.

Renewable Resources

200
All lines of longitude are measured east or west from this point.

Prime Meridian/Greenwich Meridian

200

Lack of vegetation depletes conversion of carbon dioxide to this.

Oxygen

200

The process of removing large expanses of vegetation to make room for agriculture.

Deforestation

300

This biome houses the widest variety of flora and fauna.

Tropical Rainforests

300

The number of worlds needed if everyone lived as current citizens of the USA.

Four

300

The area between 23°N and 23°S, known for its hot, humid climate and lush forests.

The Tropics (Between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn)

300

Land becoming unusable through excessive run-off, harsh climates or animal interference.

Soil degredation

300

Cane Toad introduction in far north Queensland to combat pests changed the ecosystem for the worse.

Invasive Species

400

A biome that has limited access to nutrients or minerals due to extreme weather patterns and sparse vegetation.

Desert

400

Limited water supply can affect agricultural yields.

Water Scarcity

400

The long-term pattern of weather in a particular area or region, measured using Synoptic Charts.

Climate

400

Free living micro-organisms that can invade both animal and plant life, spreading disease.

Bacteria

400

Air pollution, water pollution and other waste products made by humans all have a negative impact on the world's atmosphere and ecosystems.

Climate Change

500

A colder biome with coniferous trees, but limited soil quality. 

Boreal Forest

500

Considered agricultural practices such as proper irrigation, land management and crop selection can lead to this.

Increased yields

500

The lines on a topographic maps that indicate elevation.

Contours

500

Extreme weather cycles, identified by changing seasons of excessive drought and excessive rain.

El Niño/La Niña cycle

500

Using animal and plant breeding to selectively develop particular characteristics suited for specific regions.

Selective Breeding