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Observable Characteristics OES Unit 4 AO1

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which one is NOT an observable characteristic?

a)

Water quality

b)

Biodiversity

c)

Air quality

d)

Native plants

2.

What was the PH of the Howqua River?

a)

6.5 PH

b)

7.0 PH

c)

7.5 PH

d)

8.0 PH

3.

What is the name of River that runs through Sheepyard flats and near Mt Buller?

a)

Kiewa River

b)

Falls Creek creek

c)

McKenzie River

d)

Howqua River

4.

What two ecosystem biodiversity's are prevalent in Howqua Hills / Mt Buller?

a)

Eucalypts Woodland forest

b)

Shrub land

c)

Alpine Grasslands

d)

Rough soil lands

5.

Which is NOT a impact of climate change on Mt Buller / Howqua Hills?

a)

Dry land soil salinity

b)

Increased intensity of bushfires

c)

Increased Biodiversity

d)

Decreased snow fall average rising temp

6.

Land degradation is a threat to the Mt Buller / Howqua Hills / Mansfield's society. How?

a)

Overuse of fertilizers has reduced soil quality

b)

Less native plants on farms has increased erosion and salinity

c)

Improved crop yields

d)

Lead to improved cattle health

7.

Some of the observable characteristics regarding air quality in Mt Buller / Howqua Hills are.......

a)

Clear sky's (see satellites / stars) at night indicating good outer atmosphere

b)

No smell of Sulfur dioxide

c)

No signs of smog or pollution

d)

Clearly see neighbouring mountain ranges clearly

8.

The word 'Humus' is used to describe highly fertile soil that has been broken down from plant matter?

a)

False

b)

True

9.

What is a observable characteristic of poor soil quality

a)

Low Biodiversity

b)

No worms

c)

Dark Soil

d)

Light coloured soil

10.

What are some plants you would expect to witness in the Mt Buller / Howqua Hills?

a)

Black wattle

b)

River red gum

c)

Matt Rush

d)

Snow Gums (Mt Buller)

e)

Salt bush

11.

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?

a)

thistles

b)

Pine trees

c)

Blackberries

d)

Tulips

12.

Tick the following introduced species found in the Howqua Hills / Mt Buller?

a)

Cats / Foxes

b)

Blackberries

c)

Deer

d)

Matt rush

13.

Which is NOT a level of Biodiversity?

a)

Ecosystem diversity

b)

Regional diversity

c)

Species diversity

d)

Genetic diversity

14.

How could you tell if there was a good genetic diversity in native animals in the Mt Buller / Howqua Hills?

a)

Different eye colours

b)

Slight different shapes and sizes

c)

Differentiation in fur colours

d)

Differentiation in feather colours

15.

What are some Native animals you would expect to be in Mt Buller / Howqua Hills?

a)

Kangaroos

b)

Pussy cats

c)

Lyre birds

d)

Wombats

16.

How do Deer threaten Howqua hills / Mt Buller?

a)

Create erosion as they dig up soil

b)

Soil compaction from hard hooves

c)

Reduce feed for native animals as they graze on native grasses

d)

Rub on saplings stunting there growth

17.

What is the Renewable energy policy of the Greens Party

a)

50% renewable by 2030

b)

85% renewable by 2030

c)

100% renewable by 2030

d)

66% renewable by 2030

18.

What is a critique of "Sustainability".

a)

Earth is to big

b)

Population growth

c)

The cost of renewable products is still to high for the common household

d)

People just dont care

19.

Sustainability can be possible if the following three pillars are considered equally, ___________, __________ and ___________

a)

Social, Educational, Economic

b)

Social, Environmental, Economic

c)

Stability, Environmental, Economic

d)

Social, Environmental, Ecofriendly

20.

What is the name of the Larvae found in Howqua River that indicates high quality of water

a)

Butterfly Larvae

b)

Blow fly larvae

c)

Dragonfly larvae

d)

Mayfly larvae