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WorksheetsObservable Characteristics OES Unit 4 AO1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which one is NOT an observable characteristic?
Water quality
Biodiversity
Air quality
Native plants
What was the PH of the Howqua River?
6.5 PH
7.0 PH
7.5 PH
8.0 PH
What is the name of River that runs through Sheepyard flats and near Mt Buller?
Kiewa River
Falls Creek creek
McKenzie River
Howqua River
What two ecosystem biodiversity's are prevalent in Howqua Hills / Mt Buller?
Eucalypts Woodland forest
Shrub land
Alpine Grasslands
Rough soil lands
Which is NOT a impact of climate change on Mt Buller / Howqua Hills?
Dry land soil salinity
Increased intensity of bushfires
Increased Biodiversity
Decreased snow fall average rising temp
Land degradation is a threat to the Mt Buller / Howqua Hills / Mansfield's society. How?
Overuse of fertilizers has reduced soil quality
Less native plants on farms has increased erosion and salinity
Improved crop yields
Lead to improved cattle health
Some of the observable characteristics regarding air quality in Mt Buller / Howqua Hills are.......
Clear sky's (see satellites / stars) at night indicating good outer atmosphere
No smell of Sulfur dioxide
No signs of smog or pollution
Clearly see neighbouring mountain ranges clearly
The word 'Humus' is used to describe highly fertile soil that has been broken down from plant matter?
False
True
What is a observable characteristic of poor soil quality
Low Biodiversity
No worms
Dark Soil
Light coloured soil
What are some plants you would expect to witness in the Mt Buller / Howqua Hills?
Black wattle
River red gum
Matt Rush
Snow Gums (Mt Buller)
Salt bush
Which weed below is a noxious weed found in Howqua Hills / Mt Buller are surrounding regions that is invasive and uses high amounts of nutrients from soil?
thistles
Pine trees
Blackberries
Tulips
Tick the following introduced species found in the Howqua Hills / Mt Buller?
Cats / Foxes
Blackberries
Deer
Matt rush
Which is NOT a level of Biodiversity?
Ecosystem diversity
Regional diversity
Species diversity
Genetic diversity
How could you tell if there was a good genetic diversity in native animals in the Mt Buller / Howqua Hills?
Different eye colours
Slight different shapes and sizes
Differentiation in fur colours
Differentiation in feather colours
What are some Native animals you would expect to be in Mt Buller / Howqua Hills?
Kangaroos
Pussy cats
Lyre birds
Wombats
How do Deer threaten Howqua hills / Mt Buller?
Create erosion as they dig up soil
Soil compaction from hard hooves
Reduce feed for native animals as they graze on native grasses
Rub on saplings stunting there growth
What is the Renewable energy policy of the Greens Party
50% renewable by 2030
85% renewable by 2030
100% renewable by 2030
66% renewable by 2030
What is a critique of "Sustainability".
Earth is to big
Population growth
The cost of renewable products is still to high for the common household
People just dont care
Sustainability can be possible if the following three pillars are considered equally, ___________, __________ and ___________
Social, Educational, Economic
Social, Environmental, Economic
Stability, Environmental, Economic
Social, Environmental, Ecofriendly
What is the name of the Larvae found in Howqua River that indicates high quality of water
Butterfly Larvae
Blow fly larvae
Dragonfly larvae
Mayfly larvae
