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What is the local relief between points X and Z? (HSC Question)
40
60
20
180
2
meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the needs of future generation
ecological sustainable development
sustainable growth
sustainability
ecological
3
What does the term
evaluate
mean?
Present remembered ideas, facts or experiences
Draw outand relate implications.
Draw meaning from
Make a judgement based on criteria; determine the value of
4
What is the time difference between every degree of longitude?
1 Hour
15 minutes
4 minutes
1 minute
5
What does the following symbol show?
Isobar
Cold front
Precipitation
Warm front
6
What do you need to bring with you for the GEO exam?
Calculator, Ruler, 360 Protractor, String, Highlighter, pens
Phone, iPad, beats, time machine
Stinger suit, fins, mask, snorkel
Ruler, Phone, Syllabus
7
Estimate the elevation at Point X
1600m
>1500m and <1600m
>1600m and <1700m
<1600m and >1500m
8
What is the temperature range for Bangkok? (HSC Question)
4.5˚C
3˚C
6˚C
1.5˚C
9
What does the term
summaries
mean?
Provide characteristics and features
Express, concisely, the relevant details
Retell a series of events
Show by example
10
In what order are we studying the topics in HSC GEO?
Urban Places, Ecosystems, Economic Activity
Ecosystems, Economic Activity, Urban Places
Economic Activity, Ecosystems, Urban Places
SGP (Part 2), Population, Natural Hazards
11
What percentage of sandstone is in the sample from Location 12?
90%
60%
30%
40%
12
Calculate the Vertical Exaggeration of this cross section. VE = VS/HS
VE = 0.04
VE = 25 000
VE = 1000
VE = 25
13
show how things are similar or differnt
define
compare
explore
deduce
14
What does the term
define
mean?
Choose relevant and/or appropriate details
Support an argument or conclusion
Identify issues and provide points for and/or against
State meaning and identify essential qualities
15
What directive term requires you to 'draw out the implications'?
Analyse
Evaluate
Discuss
Describe
16
What is our local case study for People and Economic Activity?
Tempes Two Winery
Mount Majura Vineyard
Bimbadgen Winery
Cupitts Winery
17
put together various elements to make a whole
recall
explain
discuss
synthesise
18
the degree to which phenomena depend on each other for development and/or survival.
intergenerational dependence
intrageneration equity
spatial interdependence
togetherness
19
What is the aspect of Point C?
North West
South East
South West
North East
20
What does the term
describe
mean?
Provide reasons in favour
Sketch in general terms; indicate the main features of
Present remembered ideas, facts or experiences
Provide characteristics and features
21
residential districts of people with a common culture forming an identifiable community
world city
urban village
spatial exclusion
exurbanisation
22
the relationship between people and the environment and the effect that they have on eachother
ecological dimension
ecological sustainability
ecological space
ecological patterns
23
The bearing of Point D from Point C could be...
45 degrees
315 degrees
180 degrees
135 degrees
24
The formula to calculate gradient is ...
Vertical Rise / Horizontal Run
Vertical Scale / Horizontal Scale
r = D /2
x / y x 100/1
25
identify components and the relationship between them; draw and relate implications
assess
analyse
examine
compare
26
A 4km
2
forest has 36 huts located throughout the forest. What is the density of huts?
36 huts per km2
9 huts per km2
144 huts per km2
12 huts per km2
27
The smallest scale shows the ________ area.
Smallest
Largest
28
a system formed by the interaction of organisms with each other and the physical environment
ecosystem
ecosphere
biosphere
biospherical interactions
29
add degree/level accuracy, depth, knowledge & understanding, logic, questions, reflection
assess
critically evaluate
calculate
evaluate
30
includes the concepts of location, distribution, and spatial organisation and differentiation
spatial distribution
spatial trends
spatial patterns
spatial dimension
31
In what hemisphere is this climatic graph's location?
Western
Eastern
Southern
Northern
32
clarify
recognise and name
infer from what is known
draw conclusions
make clear or plain
33
What does the term
discuss
mean?
Identify issues and provide points for and/or against
Retell a series of events
Choose relevant and/or appropriate details
Support an argument or conclusion
34
The following map is a ________.
Synoptic chart
Précis map
Isopleth
35
a map which shows property boundaries
thematic
cadastral
choropleth
precis
36
Which weather conditions can Adelaide expect in the next 24-48Hrs?
Drop in temperature
Increased winds
Rainfall
Fine Weather
37
Vertical exaggeration is ______________.
run/rise
rise/run
Vertical scale/Horizontal scale
Horizontal scale/Vertical scale
38
make a judgement of value, quality, outcomes, results or size
predict
assess
propose
evaluate
39
What are our 2 ecosystems at risk case studies?
Wetlands & Antarctica
Amazon Rainforest, Coastal dunes
Cullendulla Intertidal wetlands, Kosciuszkco Alpine Area
Coral Triangle, Borneo Rainforest
40
very large agglomerations of at least 10 million inhabitants
world city
USA
Sydney
mega city
41
What is the most important tool to use for Geography revision?
Ruler and calculator
String and magnifying glass
Syllabus document
Protractor
42
The average gradient of this slope is ....
1 : 0.004m travelled you rise 1m)
1 : 5 (every 5m travelled you rise 1 m)
1 : 250 (every 250m travelled you rise 1m)
1 : 20 (every 20m travelled you rise 1m)
43
What is the name of this type of map? (Trial Question)
Chloropleth
Topographic
Cadastral
Nautical
44
In what direction do winds blow from a High Pressure System?
Anti-Clockwise
Clockwise
45
What is local relief?
Direction of a slope
Difference between the highest and lowest points of an area
rise/run
46
predict
suggest what may happen based on available informaiton
provide reasons in favour
carefully choose in preferen to another or othe
choose relveant and/or appropriate details
47
identify
sketch in general terms
recognise and name
estiamte the value
express concisely the relevant details
48
What does the term
analyse
mean?
Sketch in general terms; indicate the main features of
Identify components and the relationship between them.
Inquire into
Make a judgement based on criteria; determine the value of
49
New York, London, Tokyo and Paris are all examples of:
urban villages
world cities
urban centres
urban dynamics
50
make a judgement about the value of
contrast
extract
define
appreciate
51
Describe
enquire into
draw meaning from
provide characteristics and features
show by example
52
What does the term
identify
mean?
Express, concisely, the relevant details
Recognise and name
Suggest what may happen based on available information
Present remembered ideas, facts or experiences
53
recognise, note or indicate as being distinct or different from; note difference between
contrast
explore
distinguish
compare
54
State reasons for, report on
Identify
Account
Discuss
Contrast
55
The distance between two towns is 30km. How long would it take travel the 30km at 100km/hr.
3 Hours 20 Minutes
6 Minutes
2 Hours 52 Minutes
18 Minutes
56
What does the term
justify
mean?
Provide reasons in favour
Draw conclusions
Ascertain/determine from given facts, figures or information
Support an argument or conclusion
57
How many people visited Kangaroo Island from Victoria during 2006-2008? (HSC Question)
38160
28620
9540
203520
58
the combination of physical and human forces that form and transform our world
geographical processes
geographical issues
geographical patterns
geographical trends
59
a decline in the population or growth of large metro areas causing growth of smaller centres
urbanisation
decentralisation
counterurbanisation
urban decline
60
How many major topics are there in the HSC Geography course?
1
2
4
3
61
using resources in a way that maintains ecological processes and improves quality of life
ecosystem management
ecological sustainable development
ecological dimension
sustainability
62
large businesses operating in several countries with a head office in a developed country
national companies
world trade
TNCs
mega cities
63
What type of map is this?
Choropleth
Topographic
Synoptic
Cadastral
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plan, inquire into and draw conclusions about
evaluate
assess
investigate
organise
65
total surroundings
eg the biophysical world, & cultural, social, political & economic contexts
ecosystem
biosphere
environment
spatial pattern
66
How long is the HSC Geography examination?
2 hours
2.5hours
3.5 hours
3 hours
67
What type of photograph is shown in the image?
Ground
Satellite
Vertical
Oblique
68
What is the mapping technique which applies layers to a specific geographic phenomenon?
GPS technology
Google earth
GIS technology
Photographs
69
Approximately how many people are employed in the Leisure / Hospitality industry?
750,000 people
400,000 people
1700
47%
70
people move from the city to rural areas but continue to maintain an urban way of life
decentralisation
counterurbanisation
consolidation
exurbanisation
71
Which is written first?
Longitude
Latitude
72
integrated computer tools for the handling, processing and analysing of geographical data
Geographical processing
Geographical Computers
Geographical Information Systems
Geographical Pattern Systems
73
How many assessment tasks are there in HSC Geography?
3
2
1
4
74
make a judgement based on criteria, determine the value of ~
evaluate
assess
appraise
classify
75
What does the term
compare
mean?
Show how things are similar or different
Provide reasons in favour
Make; build; put together items or arguments
State meaning and identify essential qualities
76
A scale of 1:50,000 equals 1cm represents _____ metres on the ground.
50,000m
5000m
500m
50m
77
What type of graph is shown in the image?
Semi-Logarithmic Graph
Ternary Graph
Scattergraph
Population Pyramid
78
Support an argument or conclusion
explain
interpret
outline
justify
79
Use, utilise, employ in a particular sitaution
appreciate
apply
interpret
recall
80
What are the 3 most important skills to include within written responses in Geography?
Epic Maps/diagrams, statistics, paragraphs
Creative language, facts, sources
PEEL paragraphs
Terminology, statistics, sources/media
81
Name the geography skill illustrated below
Topography
Gradient
Cross section
Aspect
82
The numbers at the top or bottom of the a topographic map are called...
Northings
Southings
Westings
Eastings
83
contrast
provide reasons in favour
show how things are different or opposite
retell a series of events
show by example
84
describes where things are and why they are there
spatial reason
spatial process
spatial dimension
spatial pattern
85
choose relevant and/or appropriate details
recall
extract
select
organise
86
What does the term
assess
mean?
Make a judgement of value, quality, outcomes, results, size.
Show by example
Show how things are similar or different
Make; build; put together items or arguments
87
relate casue and effect; make the relationship between things evident
justify
deduce
select
explain
88
State the direction of Point B from Point A.
North West
South West
North East
North West
89
Which are the following cities are NOT dominant world cities?
Mexico City
Paris
London
Tokyo
90
What does the term
contrast
mean?
Draw conclusions
Show how things are different or opposite
Provide characteristics and features
Make a judgement based on criteria; determine the value of
91
the variety of living organisms on earth and the need to maintain and protect this diversity:
biophysical interactions
ecosphere
biodiversity
ecosystem
92
What does the term
outline
mean?
Ascertain/determine from given facts, figures or information
Putting together various elements to make a whole
Plan, inquire into and draw conclusions about
State meaning and identify essential qualities
93
What is the monetary value of ecosystems globally?
1 billion
10 million
33-55 trillion
50 billion
94
What does the term
explain
mean?
Present remembered ideas, facts or experiences
Show how things are different or opposite
Make the relationship between things evident Provide why/how
Support an argument or conclusion
95
In what general direction does the Amazon River flow?
Northerly
Easterly
Westerly
Southerly
96
show how things are different or opposite
constrast
compare
interpret
evaluate
97
The Area Reference for Hadley Lake is ...
0310
0902
0210
0209
98
Which type of map best shows ownership of land?
Cadastral
Topographic
Treasure
Précis
99
The relief between Point C and Point D is ....
>1000m and <1500m
1500m
500m
1000m
100
What is the breakdown of marks in the HSC examination?
40 MC, 40, SA, 20 essays
15 MC, 45 SA, 40 essays
15 MC, 25 SA, 60 essays
20 MC, 40 SA, 40 essays
