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WorksheetsWeek 7 Quiz
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 22mins
What biome is located here?
Tropical Rainforest
Desert
Tundra
Taiga
Name this Biome!
Desert
Tropical Rainforest
Deciduous Forest
Tundra
Name this Biome!
Tundra
Taiga
Deciduous Forest
Grassland
Name the Biome labelled with a B!
Tropical Rainforest
Tundra
Deciduous Forest
Desert
Name this Biome!
Tundra
Grassland
Tropical Rainforest
Desert
Define Biodiversity
Ecosystem with its own climate, vegetation (flora) and animals (fauna).
The part of the earth and its atmosphere in which living organisms exist or that is capable of supporting life
The variety of life found in a place on Earth or, often, the total variety of life on Earth.
Define Biome
Ecosystem with its own climate, vegetation (flora) and animals (fauna).
The part of the earth and its atmosphere in which living organisms exist or that is capable of supporting life
The variety of life found in a place on Earth or, often, the total variety of life on Earth.
Define Biosphere
Ecosystem with its own climate, vegetation (flora) and animals (fauna).
The part of the earth and its atmosphere in which living organisms exist or that is capable of supporting life
The variety of life found in a place on Earth or, often, the total variety of life on Earth.
What does spatial distribution mean?
When two maps look the same
a pattern found on a map
Where space is
Describe the spatial pattern of Malaria on the map. Which statements are true?
Malaria is generally found close to the equator
Malaria is generally found away from equator.
Malaria is generally found in more tropical climates
This is an income map (red= low income, blue = high income). What is the spatial distribution of income across the globe? 2 answers
Generally, income is higher close to the equator.
Generally, income is lower near the equator
Generally, income is higher in more developed countries
Generally, income is higher in less developed countries
Which of the following is TRUE about keystone species?
A keystone species is an organism that helps define an entire ecosystem.
They are invasive species (foreign) that negatively impact the whole ecosystem.
These keystone species are often top predators such as sharks, because of the role they play in controlling prey.
Without its keystone species, the ecosystem would be dramatically different or cease to exist altogether.
Latitude is ...
vertical
Horizontal
What does PQE stand for?
Positive, Quality, Exception
Pattern, Quality, Example
Pattern, Quantify, Exception
Define bioaccumulation. Pick the best answer.
refers to species in the environment when they swallow chemicals
refers to the gradual accumulation of substances, such as pesticides or other chemicals, in an organism
refers to when a species accumulates too much of a substance which then have a positive impact on that species.
The Earth is on a ____________ degree tilt.
22.4
23.6
23.5
25.3
What continent is this?
South America
North America
Asia
Europe
What continent is this?
South America
Africa
North America
Asia
What region of the world is this?
South East Asia
West Europe
Middle East
Australasia
What continent is this?
Asia
Middle East
Australia
Europe
What continent is this?
Europe
Asia
Australia
Africa
What continent is this?
Asia
Australia
Middle East
Africa
What are some positives of live exports? pick 2
animal cruelty
add to the economy
spread of disease
provides jobs to people in Aus
Halal food is that which adheres to Islamic law, as defined in the Koran. The Islamic form of slaughtering animals or poultry, involves killing through a cut to the jugular vein, carotid artery and windpipe.
True
False
What is the definition of climate change?
the increase in Earth’s average surface temperature due to rising levels of greenhouse gases.
a long-term change in the Earth’s climate, or of a region on Earth.
What is the definition of global warming?
the increase in Earth’s average surface temperature due to rising levels of greenhouse gases.
a long-term change in the Earth’s climate, or of a region on Earth.
What is the Pattern of change in agricultural yields?
Generally, there is a reduction of agricultural yields in the northern hemisphere
Generally, there is an increase of agricultural yields in the northern hemisphere
Generally, there is a reduction of agricultural yields along the equator
Generally, there is an increase of agricultural yields near the equator.
Select the ones that are correct.
What are the Geographic reasons as to why Australia's biggest export trading partners are within SE Asia & Middle East?
Close proximity
easy access via ports
Contributes to the economy
the environment in parts of SEA and ME might not be right for farming
What are some OTHER reasons as to why we export meat to SEA & ME? Select which ones are correct.
huge populations - they need more meat
refrigeration issues in other countries
good trade relations
huge contribution to the Australian economy.
when constructing a column graph, what should you do first?
draw the legend
write the heading down
draw the border
draw the columns
What pattern is occurring between CO2 and income?
As income goes up C02 goes down
As income goes down, Co2 goes up
As income goes up, C02 goes up
When did the green revolution occur?
1933
1943
1983
2013
What were some of the benefits of the Green Revolution? Select the correct answers
soil quality is reduced
increased income for farming communities
higher levels of protein from GMO crops
less water efficiency
What were some of the negatives associated with the Green Revolution?
reduced soil quality
boost in farming technology for developing countries.
more pesticides were used.
more reliable farming techniques.
select the positives of GMO's
terminator seeds - made farmers buy more seeds
reliance on pesticides - depending on type of GMO/crop
able to grow crops in different environments
farmers cold get sick from the overuse of pesticides
Some are BT crops which kill off insects
What is the Spatial pattern of Palm oil plantations on the map. Select which ones are true.
palm oil plantations are found along the equator in warmer climates
palm oil plantations are found in less developed countries
palm oil plantations are found in areas which usually have forest biomes
What are the negatives of Palm oil production?
more jobs
most efficient oil seed
reduces hunger
higher crop yields
can produce a lot of greenhouse gases
