Understanding Earth and Its History

What is cause and effect?

• A method of predicting future events

• A relationship where one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect)

• A type of scientific experiment

• A historical analysis technique

What does arid mean?

• Extremely cold and icy

• Very dry with little or no rainfall

• Covered in dense vegetation

• Moderately wet and humid

What does glacial mean?

• Related to dense ice; very cold

• Extremely hot and dry

• Full of plant life

• Pertaining to desert regions

What is megafauna?

• Small insects found in rainforests

• Large animals, typically from the Pleistocene epoch

• Microscopic organisms in the ocean

• Plants that grow in arid regions

What is palaeontology?

• The study of ancient plants

• The study of ancient human cultures

• The study of fossils and ancient life forms

• The study of weather patterns

What is climate change?

• A temporary change in weather patterns

• A long-term alteration in temperature and typical weather patterns in a place

• A seasonal shift in climate

• A sudden drop in temperature

What is a drought?

• A period of excessive rainfall

• A long period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water

• A sudden increase in temperature

• A temporary cold spell

What does excavate mean?

• To plant seeds in a garden

• To dig out and remove earth carefully to find buried remains

• To build a structure

• To cover something with soil

What is an artefact?

• A natural rock formation

• An object made by a human being, typically of cultural or historical interest

• A type of ancient plant

• A rare animal species

Why is Lake Mungo significant?

• It is the largest lake in Australia

• It is a site of important archaeological findings, including ancient human remains

• It is known for its unique marine life

• It is a popular tourist destination for water sports