General Knowledge
Biomes
Food Security
Tourism
Global Connections
100

What's the largest continent in the world?

Asia

100

Name 3 characteristics of a specific biome.

1.Aquatic

2.Grassland

3.Forest

4.Desert

5.Tundra

Tundra: cold temperatures, permafrost, few trees

100

Define "agricultural production" and its role in food security.pen_spark

Growing food for a population

100

Describe the positive and negative impacts of tourism

Social: cultural exchange, jobs; 

Economic: income, development; 

Environmental: pollution, habitat loss

100

List the 5 stages of production and consumption

Extraction, manufacturing, distribution, sale, consumption

200

This significant event in 1969 marked a major milestone in space exploration. What was it?


The Apollo 11 moon landing

200

What factors determine where different biomes are found on Earth?  

Climate, temperature, rainfall

200

What factors influence a biome's ability to produce food?

Climate, soil quality, water

200

What's "overtourism" and how does it affect destinations?

Too many tourists, strains resources, damages environment

200

What's the difference between imports & exports?

Imports: brought in; Exports: sent out

300

What do plants use to make their own food?

Photosynthesis

300

How is the grassland biome important for agriculture?

Grazing land, fertile soil

300

How does technology help farmers grow more food?

Improved seeds, fertilizers, machinery

300

Define "global trade"

Exchange of goods and services between countries

300

How do ports and transportation networks help global trade?

Move goods efficiently

400

The Amazon River basin spans nine countries in South America. Name the country with the largest portion of the basin.

Brazil

400

How do human actions like deforestation and pollution affect biomes?

Disrupts ecosystems, reduces biodiversity

400

Explain the importance of trade in ensuring global food security.

Allows countries to import needed food

400

Why might a country choose to import something instead of making it themselves?

Lower cost, lack of resources, specialization

400

How do quotas differ from tariffs in regulating imports?

Quotas limit quantity; Tariffs add a tax

500

This chain of volcanic islands is located in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, with a unique ecosystem and active geothermal features.

Iceland

500

Describe the flow of energy through an ecosystem

Producers, consumers, decomposers

500

What is food security, and what are some challenges to achieving it globally?

Access to enough food for everyone, poverty, climate change

500

Explain this cartoon and its commentary on globalisation

Globalisation as an 'invasion' or onslaught, driven by large companies, international trends, desire for goods, and often at the expense of low income countries.
500

Explain the role of free trade agreements in facilitating global trade.

Reduce trade barriers between countries