Biomes
What are grasslands?
Usually flat, with some trees or shrubs, low growing vegetation and some rainfall.
Coastal communities are most dependent on which food source?
Fish and seafood
What is interconnection?
The relationships between all things, both animate and inanimate, and all processes, both natural and human.
What is the digital divide?
Range in access to technology between regions or nations.
What is the smallest state/territory of Australia?
DOUBLE POINTS
What type of biome usually has the most amount of rainfall?
Rainforest (tropical)
True or false: Fruit production is Australia's largest farming industry from an economic perspective.
False it is cattle and grains
Give an example of how people around the world are interconnected. e.g. travel
trade, air travel, business, tourism, online shopping, MNCs
exploited workers, environmental damage, poor pay, cheaply made products, lower quality etc.
Which country is home to the highest peak, Mount Everest?
Nepal
Which biome covers the largest portion of the earth?
Marine
What are the 4 factors of food security?
Availability, accessibility, stability and knowledge and resources
explain how telecommunications connect people around the world
communication, internet, online shopping etc.
Explain the difference between recreational and event tourism.
Recreational is for relaxation in general, where event is travel for a specific attraction.
BONUS 100 PTS: Name 3 events Australians might travel for.
What is largest hot desert in the world?
The Sahara
What is Australia's largest biome by area?
Grasslands
Name a consequence from the over-irrigation of crops.
Water table rises, salts come up to the surface, erosion of soils, chemical run-off
Why do Multi-National companies choose to operate in more than 1 place. Give 2 reasons for points.
Less business risk, increased markets, cheaper manufacturing, outsourcing resources
Cheapen cultural practices, cultural appropriation
Name all the continents of the World
Antarctica, Asia, North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania/Australasia
What type of biome is mainland Antarctica?
Desert
What is malnourishment and which continent has the highest rate of malnourished children?
deficiencies, or imbalances in a person's intake of energy and/or essential nutrients. Africa has the highest rate.
Who are Australia's 3 biggest trade partners?
China, USA, Japan
Name 5 national parks in Australia
Uluru-Kata Tjuda, Dandenong ranges, cradle mountain, Kalbarri, John Forrest, Karijini, Kakadu etc.
Which country has the most amount of islands within its territory?
Sweden or Finland