Geographical Concepts

Fill in the blank: _______ is the story of our past.

• History

• Geography

• Mathematics

• Biology

Fill in the blank: _______ is the story of our relationship with space and place.

• Geography

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Mathematics

Fill in the blank: _______ is the story of how we trade and distribute resources.

• Business & Economics

• Biology

• Physics

• Art

Fill in the blank: _______ is the story of how we organise power.

• Civics & Citizenship

• Geography

• Mathematics

• Biology

The concept of 'Place' is best described as:

• The significance of places and what they are like.

• A method of setting the price for a product.

• A strategy for promoting a product through advertising.

• A process of designing the product features.

The concept of 'Space' is best described as:

• The significance of location and spatial distribution, and the ways people organise and manage the spaces within which they live.

• A small room within a building.

• A type of material used in construction.

• A specific time period in history.

Environment refers to the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates. Which of the following best describes the term 'Environment' as discussed in the slides?

• The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

• A specific type of weather condition.

• A type of ecosystem found only in forests.

• The significance of the environment in human life and the interrelationships between humans and the environment.

The concept of 'Interconnection' refers to which of the following?

• The process of isolating systems to prevent communication.

• The way things across the world are linked, thus having influence over each other.

• A method of encrypting data for security purposes.

• A technique for increasing the speed of a single computer.

The concept of 'Scale' is best described as:

• The ability of a system to handle increased load or growth efficiently.

• A method for encrypting data.

• The way that geography can be looked at through a variety of levels, including a local, national and international perspective.

• A technique for minimizing user input.

The concept of 'Sustainability' refers to:

• Meeting the needs of the present.

• Maximizing profits regardless of environmental impact.

• Using resources as quickly as possible.

• The capacity of the environment to support human lives and the lives of other living creatures.