Geography Year 5 Term 2

What is irrigation?

• The process of planting seeds.

• The supply of water to crops to help growth.

• The method of harvesting crops.

• The technique of fertilizing soil.

How is irrigation usually carried out?

• By using fertilizers.

• By planting more seeds.

• By harvesting crops.

• By means of channels or pipe.

What is erosion?

• A process that adds soil, rock, or dissolved material to a location.

• A process that removes soil, rock, or dissolved material from one location to another.

• A process that creates new soil and rock.

• A process that only affects water bodies.

Which natural agents usually cause erosion?

• Fire and ice.

• Earthquakes and volcanoes.

• Wind, water, or other natural agents.

• Human activities.

What is mining?

• The process of obtaining coal or other minerals from under the ground.

• The process of planting trees.

• The process of building houses.

• The process of fishing in the sea.

What happened to the biodiversity of Australia after European settlement?

• It remained relatively constant. Nothing changed.

• It was altered slightly, but these changes to the land were for the better.

• Drastic changes to the biodiversity of plants and animals. Many species were lost.

Indigenous Australians lived a semi-nomadic life. This mean they:

• Took only what they needed from the land.

• Had a deep connection with plants, animals and the land.

• Did not alter the biodiversity of the land.

• Moved around and lived in different places. Often their movements were based on the seasons.

What does the word 'Biodiversity' mean?

• Biodiversity refers only to the land.

• Biodiversity refers to all forms of life on earth.

• Biodiversity refers to the ecosystems that make up our natural environment.

• Biodiversity refers to genes. Our genetic diversity makes everyone unique.

What is urban development?

• The development of buildings and houses for people to live and work.

• Removing trees to allow for roads and houses to be built.

• Development within the city centre.

• Any development that is done in the country, not the city.

What is 'Vegetation Clearance'?

• To get rid of native trees and plants from an area.

• To remove only poisoned or diseased plants.

• To get rid of native animals from an area of land.

• To create a barrier to prevent escape or to mark a boundary.