WorksheetsGeography
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 40mins
Geography is best explained as . . .
the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere and of human activity as is affected by these.
a subject that describes the significance of areas and what they mean to people
the living and non-living elements of the Earth's surface and atmosphere and is the product of natural and human processes
The ideas, customer and social behaviour of particular groups of people.
The 7 concepts that underlie the study of geography are
place, connections, environment, scale and sustainability interconnections and space
space, place, interrelations, change, environment, size and sustainability
connections, interrelations, space, sustainability, change, location and scale
interconnections, environment, change, sustainability, place, space and scale
The Geographic concept of space is best described as . . .
the position of two or more items that are distant from each other
the arrangement and distribution of places on the Earth's surface
a part of the Earth's surface that is identified and given meaning by people
an expanse or area that is available for use
The Geographic concept of place is best described as . . .
the position of two or more items that are distant from each other
the arrangement and distribution of places on the Earth's surface
a part of the Earth's surface that is identified and given meaning by people
an expanse or area that is available for use
The Geographic concept of interconnection is best described as . . .
sustainability
connections between places and how they affect each other
the relationship between events or things where one is the result of the other
globalisation
The Geographic concept of change is best described as . . .
using the ideas of space and time to better understand a place, environment, spatial pattern or geographical issue
the action of becoming different
differences that occur over either short or long time frames
using the ideas of space and time to make a difference
The Geographic concept of environment is best described as . . .
a place or space given meaning by people, depending on their perception of it, how they relate to it and use it
the living and non-living elements of the Earth's surface and atmosphere that is a produced by natural processes
a place or space that consists of living elements and their interactions with humans
the living and non-living elements of the the Earth's surface and atmosphere that is a product of natural and human processes.
The Geographic concept of scale is best described as . . .
the extent of a measured piece of land
what happens when change in one thing causes change in another
something that is part of a defined larger area
a way of looking at a geographical issue from different levels
The Geographic concept of sustainability is best described as . . .
the ability to be maintained or sustained at a certain level
how living things interact and balance with each other
the demand for products and how to produce them without damaging the environment
how the environment supports humans and other living things now and into the future
What is the best definition for a biome?
a habitat for plants and animals
the natural world, as a whole or in a particular geographical area, especially as affected by human activity
a large area of the Earth's surface that consists of plant and animal communities, including humans
a large area of Earth's surface that is classified according to its climate, elevation, soil type and the types of plants and animals living in it
The six broad classifications are biomes are
grasslands, aquatic, arid, forests, tundra and polar
grasslands, forests, freshwater, marine, tundra and deserts
boreal forests, temperate forests, grasslands, tundra, polar and deserts
grasslands, forests, taiga, tundra, aquatic, boreal and polar
A boreal forest biome that is characterised by
high levels of biodiversity and plants with needle shaped leaves
low level of biodiversity and plants with needle shaped leaves
low level of biodiversity and deciduous trees (that lose leaves in Autumn)
low level of biodiversity and deciduous trees (that lose leaves in Autumn)
A biome characterised by a large seasonal range of temperature and rainfall is most likely a
Tropical biome
Grassland biome
Savannah biome
Temperate biome
According to David Attenborough, tropical rainforests cover just 3% of the planet, but contain what percentage of all plants and animals?
30%
40%
50%
55%
Penguins and seals are usually associated with which biome?
Polar
Temperate
Marine
Boreal
The Tundra biome is best characterised by
long cold winters, low precipitation and dry winds
permafrost
low levels of biodiversity
all of the above
What are the main terrestrial biomes found in Australia?
Deserts, grasslands, temperate forests and boreal forests
Deserts, grasslands, tropical and temperate forests
Deserts, grasslands, temperate forests and coral reefs
Deserts, tundra, tropical and temperate forests
What is the most endangered mammal, but most efficient predator on the African grasslands?
Amur leopard
Wolf
Hunting dog
Caribou
Why do female polar bears have to leave the den in March?
To allow her cubs to practice their first steps
To migrate before the ice melts
To catch seals before the ice melts
To find food on the nursery slopes
What advantage do penguins gain from staying in the Antarctica over Winter?
They are able to mate while huddling
They have to stay as they can't swim very well
Their eggs hatch early so get a good head start
They just like to cuddle
What biome is best represented by the temperature and precipitation graphs
Grassland
Tropical Rainforest
Desert
Temperate deciduous forest
Shrublands
What biome is best represented by the temperature and precipitation graphs
Grassland
Tropical Rainforest
Desert
Boreal or coniferous forest
Tundra
What biome is best represented by the temperature and precipitation graphs
Grassland
Tropical Rainforest
Desert
Boreal or coniferous forest
Shrublands
What biome is best represented by the temperature
precipitation graphs
Grassland
Tropical Rainforest
Desert
Boreal or coniferous forest
Tundra
What biome is best represented by the temperature and precipitation graphs
Grassland
Tropical Rainforest
Desert
Boreal or coniferous forest
Shrublands
What biome is best represented by the temperature and precipitation graphs
Grassland
Tropical Rainforest
Desert
Boreal or coniferous forest
Shrublands
A topographic map is best described as
a representation of an area of land that shows the shape of the land and features of the built environment
a representation of an area of land that just shows the shape or topography of the land
a representation of an area of land that just shows the features of the man made environment
a representation of an area of land that shows the relative position of topographic features
Choropleth maps use shades of a single colour to show the
natural features of the environment
cultural elements of the environment
amount or value of a variable within existing boundaries
amount or value of a variable without boundaries
What does BOLTSS stand for?
Border, Order, Legend, Title, Scale, Source
Boundaries, Order, Legend, Title, Scale, Source
Boundaries, Orientation, Legend, Title, Scale, Source
Border, Orientation, Legend, Title, Scale, Source
Cultural features are those features made by man
True
False
Natural features are those that occur in nature and not by man
True
False
The bearings for a nor' nor' west direction are
315°
337.5°
22.5°
292.5°
A map scale of 1:25 000
Every centimetre on the map represents a quarter or a kilometre
Every centimetre on the map represents 250 metres
Every centimetre on the map represents 25 000 centimetres
Any of the above
A contour line
Joins places of equal height above sea level
Joins places of equal slope or gradient
Joins places of equal atmospheric pressure
Joins places with similar landforms
A map grid is made up of NORTHINGS and EASTINGS. The Northings
Increase in value towards the north
Decrease in value towards the north
A map grid is made up of NORTHINGS and EASTINGS. The Eastings
Increase in value towards the west
Decrease in value towards the west
The scale on a map can be written as
A representative fraction
A statement
A linear graphic scale
A ratio
All of the above
Height on a topographic map can be shown by
spot heights
contour lines
bench marks
all of the above
The most accurate way to measure height on a topographic map is by using
contours
bench marks and trig points
contours, bench marks and trig points
All of the above
The difference between the contour lines on a map are called the
Contour break
Contour lines
Contour interval
Relief lines
