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100

What event triggered the start of World War I?

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in June 1914.

100

What was the Industrial Revolution?

It was the shift from handmade goods and agricultural economies to machine-based manufacturing and industrial economies. Factories replaced small workshops, and new inventions transformed production.

100

What does the term “geographical interconnections” mean, and can you give one simple example?

Geographical interconnections refer to the links and relationships between people, places, and environments across the globe. These connections can occur through trade, migration, communication, or cultural exchange. 

Example - Importing Bananas from Ecuador to Australia

100

Name at least 3 everyday products that Palm Oil is used in?

  • Food products: Margarine, baked goods, instant noodles, chocolate, and snack foods.
  • Personal care items: Soaps, shampoos, cosmetics.
  • Industrial uses: Biofuels and lubricants.
100

What are some of the ways that technology can help farmers?

  • Precision farming
  • Automated machinery
  • Weather forecasting tools
  • Smart irrigation systems
  • Mobile apps
200

Which countries were part of the Allied Powers?

Main Allied Powers included Britain, France, Russia, Italy, and later the United States.

200

Name a reason why did people choose to leave Britain to move to Australia?

  • Economic opportunities
  • Convict transportation
  • Free settlers
  • Gold rush
  • Escape from overcrowding
200

How do trade routes create interconnections between countries, and what is one historical example of this?

Trade routes allow goods, ideas, and cultures to move between regions, fostering economic and social ties.
Historical Example: The Silk Road connected Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, enabling the exchange of silk, spices, and knowledge

200

Name 2 animals that are displaced from Palm Oil 

  • Orangutan
  • Sumatran Tiger
  • Asian Elephant
  • Proboscis Monkey
  • Sumatran Rhinoceros 
200

What is Hydroponics?

Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil, using a nutrient-rich water solution instead. The roots are submerged or misted with water that contains all the essential minerals and nutrients the plant needs to grow.

300

What was trench warfare?

Trench warfare was a fighting method where soldiers lived and fought in long, dug-out trenches to protect themselves from enemy fire.

300

How long was the voyage to Australia?

About 3 to 6 months

300

In what ways do technological advancements in transportation and communication strengthen global geographical interconnections?

  • Transportation
  • Communication
300

Name a reason why is palm oil widely used in the food and cosmetics industries compared to other vegetable oils?

  • Cost-effectiveness
  • High yield
  • Functional properties
  • Neutral taste and odor
300

How can we use data and AI to make better decisions about farming?

  • Predictive analytics
  • Disease detection
  • Resource optimization
  • Supply chain planning
  • Climate adaptation
400

When did World War I begin and end?

World War I began in 1914 and ended in 1918.

400

Name 2 ways life was lifelike on the ship to Australia?

  • Cramped conditions
  • Poor hygiene
  • Harsh weather
  • Limited food
  • Convicts
400

How do geographical interconnections influence cultural diffusion and economic dependency between nations?  

  • Cultural diffusion
  • Economic dependency
  • Immigration 
  • Food 
400

Name 2 main environmental concerns associated with large-scale palm oil production?

  • Deforestation
  • Loss of biodiversity
  • Carbon emissions
  • Water and soil degradation
400

What are the benefits of using robots and drones in agriculture?

  • Robots:
    • Automate planting, weeding, and harvesting.
    • Reduce labor costs and increase productivity.
  • Drones:
    • Monitor crop health using aerial imaging.
    • Detect irrigation issues and pest infestations.
    • Spray fertilizers and pesticides precisely, reducing waste.
500

What was the Treaty that officially ended World War I?

The Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919, officially ended the war.

500

Name 2 ways about what was life like for free settlers arriving in Australia?

  • Opportunities: Many received land grants and could farm or start businesses.
  • Challenges: Harsh climate, isolation, and lack of infrastructure made life difficult.
  • Community building: Settlers helped establish towns, schools, and trade.
  • Economic growth: Gold rush and agriculture created wealth for some, but others struggled
500

Name a positive and negative impacts of global geographical interconnections 

  • Positive impacts: Access to global markets, cultural exchange, technological sharing.
  • Negative impacts: Increased carbon emissions from transport, exploitation of resources, widening inequality between rich and poor nations.
500

Name a way that palm oil-driven deforestation accelerates climate change?

  • Releases massive carbon stores from forests and peatlands.
  • Reduces carbon sequestration capacity.
  • Contributes significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions. Compared to other drivers (like fossil fuel burning), palm oil is a regional but intense contributor, especially in Southeast Asia.
500

Why could vertical farming be a possible solution to farming challenges and provide food security and farming sustainability for the future?

Efficient Land Use 

Water Conservation 

Year-Round Production 

Reduced Transportation Emissions 

Sustainability and Food Security