When we look at the concept of 'Environment' in geography we focus on.....?

How people, flora and fauna interact.

When we look at the concept of 'Scale' in Geography we focus on ...?

The amount of something occurring in an area.

When we look at the concept of 'Change' in Geography we are focusing on ....?

How geographical things have developed over time.

What is a 'Pie Chart'?

A circular statistical graphic.

Define the term 'Shifting Cultivation'?

Moving farms to ensure sustainability of land.

When we look at the concept of 'Sustainability' in Geography we focus on ...?

Ensuring the environment can provide for future needs.

What will help promote conectedness in a community?

Religion, social groups, sporting groups, festivals.

What is a 'Flow Line' Map?

A map that shows movement with arrows.

Define the term 'Column Graph'.

A graph where numbers are shown with vertical columns.

When we look at the concept of 'Interconnection' in Geography we focus on ....?

How all parts of our world interact.

Animals from a particular region.

What is the 'Emergent Layer'?

Giant trees that stick out of the forest canopy.

Define 'Agriculture'.

The science or process of farming.

The plants of a particular region.

How happy/ content people are to live in a place.

Define the term 'Irrigation'.

The application of water to soil or vegetation.

Define the term 'Water Scarcity'.

The lack of sufficient available water to meet demand.

What is 'Precision Farming'?

Processesthat measure changes in production & respond quckly

A 'Choropleth' map is ....?

A map that uses shades of colours forthe amount of something

What are the negative drawbacks/ problems from traditional farming processes.

Degradation of soil, water pollution & Habitat loss.

A 'Food Web' shows....?

A system of interlocking food chains.

Define the term 'Boreal Forest'.

A grouping of evergreen trees in a temperate biome.

The explosion of life within Rainforests is due to...?

Year round high temperatures and rainfall.

What is an 'active citizen'?

Someone using knowledge and skills to improve their world.

Define 'Agrochemicals'.

Any synthetic chemicals that improve agriculture production.

List the parts of a line drawing.

Heading, Date, Sketch, Colour, Labels

What is meant by the term 'Food Security'?

Physical &economic access to sufficient,safe,nutritious food

A region with distinctive climate, soils and vegetation.

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Stage 5 Geography Terms/ Concepts Test- Batlow

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1
What are examples of environmental resources?
Water, the sun, soil, the air.
Money, shares, taxes.
Teamwork, research, knowledge.
Love, respect, sustainability.
2
When we look at the concept of 'Environment' in geography we focus on.....?
The animals of a certain place.
Spacial distribution.
How we use water in society.
How people, flora and fauna interact.
3
When we look at the concept of 'Scale' in Geography we focus on ...?
The flora and fauna
Spatial distribution.
The amount of something occurring in an area.
The geographical developments over time.
4
What is a Savannah dominated by?
Fauna.
Carnivores.
Mountains.
Flora.
5
When we look at the concept of 'Change' in Geography we are focusing on ....?
The flora and fauna.
How geographical things have stayed the same over time.
How geographical things have developed over time.
Spacial distribution.
6
Do 'Aquatic Biomes' exist?
Only fresh water ones.
Yes.
No.
Only on land.
7
What is the term used for the 'lines' in a Topographic Map?
Height Above Sea Level Lines.
Contour Lines.
Circling Lines.
Elevation Lines.
8
What is a 'Pie Chart'?
A circular statistical graphic.
A round graphic using colums for statistics.
A map with a round border.
A table using tallies for counting.
9
Define the term 'Shifting Cultivation'?
Using synthetic chemicals when farming.
Using Genetically Modified crops.
Moving farms to ensure sustainability of land.
Traditional farming methods of designating one area to farm.
10
What are examples of non-renewable resources?
Forests, water and soil.
Fossil fuels.
Coal, oil and uranium.
Oxygen, wind and the sun.
11
What are examples of continuous resources?
Fossil fuels.
Coal, oil and uranium.
Oxygen, wind and the sun.
Forests, water and soil.
12
What is the name of the map that shows elevation above sea level?
A topographic map.
A Geographical description.
A climatic map.
An area map.
13
When we look at the concept of 'Sustainability' in Geography we focus on ...?
Ensuring the environment can provide for future needs.
Using plastic bags instead of reusable bags.
Using fossil fuels often.
Making sure we put rubbish in the bins.
14
What will help promote conectedness in a community?
Religion, social groups, sporting groups, festivals.
Multiculturalism.
Parks, concerts, internet access.
Power, roads, water- infrastructure.
15
What is a 'Flow Line' Map?
A map that shows movement with arrows.
A map about the weather.
A map that uses colour shading for the amount of something.
A type of river.
16
In Geography how do you show people, so they understand the geographic concept/ issue?
Graphs.
Maps.
Adjectives in your writing.
Visual representations.
17
Define the term 'Column Graph'.
A graph where numbers are shown with vertical columns.
A graph in the shape of a bar broken into percentages.
A graph in the shape of a pie.
A graph where numbers are shown with Horizontal columns.
18
What is a Rainforest dominated by?
Carnivores.
Fauna.
Wetlands.
Flora.
19
When we look at the concept of 'Interconnection' in Geography we focus on ....?
Where people choose to live.
Parts of the world in isolation.
How all parts of our world interact.
The flora and fauna of a certain place.
20
Primary consumers are also known as...?
'Herbivores'.
'Bugs'.
'Carnivores;.
'Producers'.
21
What are examples of renewable resources?
Oxygen, wind and the sun.
Fossil fuels.
Coal, oil and uranium.
Forests, water and soil.
22
What is an effective tool geographers use to show large amounts of information quickly?
Detailed descriptions.
Pictures.
Graphs and statistics.
Tallies.
23
What is the name of the part on the map that explains all the symbols?
Legend/ Hero.
Guide/ Instructions.
Key/ Lock.
Key/ Legend.
24
Define 'Fauna'.
Animals from a particular region.
Plants from a particular region.
Just hot blooded animals.
Just flowers.
25
What is the 'Emergent Layer'?
Giant trees that stick out of the forest canopy.
The plants that are just sprouting from the forest floor.
Plants that grow on rocks or other trees like a crust.
The collective of trees that make a 'canopy' or forest roof.
26
Define 'Agriculture'.
The process of raising cattle.
The process of removing trees.
The science or process of farming.
Changing the soil for improved vegetation.
27
Define 'Flora'.
Just flowers.
Just insects and beetles.
The plants of a particular region.
The animals of a particular region.
28
What is liveability?
How many people live in one place.
How many people like the entertainment in one place.
How happy/ content people are to live in a place.
How happy people are wealthy in one place.
29
Define the term 'Irrigation'.
The process of pumping water from a river or dam.
The application of water to soil or vegetation.
Problematic levels of salt in soils.
The increased acidity to soils.
30
Define the term 'Water Scarcity'.
The lack of sufficient available water to meet demand.
The process of polluting drinkable water.
An element of the water cycle.
The abundance of available water to meet demand.
31
What is 'Precision Farming'?
Processes that help distribute water to scarce areas.
Farming without the use of fertilizers.
Processesthat measure changes in production & respond quckly
The traditional farming processes.
32
What is the term used when examining a site/ place as a geographer?
Scientific Work.
Field Work.
Exploration Study.
Site Study.
33
A 'Choropleth' map is ....?
A map that uses shades of colours forthe amount of something
A map that shows the weather.
A map that measures Coral.
A graph only used in kids textbooks.
34
What are the negative drawbacks/ problems from traditional farming processes.
All of the above
Degradation of soil, water pollution & Habitat loss.
Increased soil salinity, erosion & Chemical run off.
Deforestation & sustainability
35
A 'Food Web' shows....?
A system of interlocking food chains.
a graph of the types of fruit in a biome.
How 'decomposers' breakdown food.
A food Chain between a carnivore and herbivore.
36
Define the term 'Boreal Forest'.
An Alpine forest.
A tropical Rainforest.
A grouping of evergreen trees in a temperate biome.
A grouping of shrubs in the desert.
37
The explosion of life within Rainforests is due to...?
Year round high temperatures and rainfall.
Seasonal temperatures and rainfall.
Complex and diverse soils.
A large amount of sunlight.
38
When we look at the concept of 'Space' in Geography we are focusing on ....
location of a town/ city.
Spacial distribution.
The planets around earth.
How people recycle.
39
Which are examples of 'Basic Needs' affecting Wellbeing?
Water, food, shelter, safety.
Climate, population, shelter, safety.
Water, food, sustainability, stability.
Climate, population, sustainability, stability.
40
Name the process of water circulating from the earth's surface into the atmosphere and back.
Water loss/ waste.
Rain.
Dehydration.
The Water Cycle.
41
The Flora and Fauna are located in the...?
Atmosphere.
Biosphere.
Lithosphere.
Hydrosphere.
42
What is an 'active citizen'?
Someone using knowledge and skills to improve their society.
Someone using knowledge and skills to improve their world.
Someone who wastes food.
Someone who recycles.
43
Define 'Agrochemicals'.
Fertilizers.
Herbicides and Pesticides.
Any synthetic chemicals that improve agriculture production.
A concerning concentration of acidity.
44
List the parts of a line drawing.
Heading, Date, Sketch, Colour, Labels
Title, Date, Colour, Labels.
Heading, Date, Sketch, Symbols, Labels.
Heading, Sketch, Colour, Labels.
45
What is the Geographic term used for counting something in a place?
A Geographical description.
A line drawing.
Data collection.
A topographic map.
46
When we look at the Concept of 'Place' in Geography we are looking at....?
How people recycle.
The planets orbiting Earth.
Spacial distribution.
The position of towns/cities.
47
What is meant by the term 'Food Security'?
Countries with their own farms and without warfare.
Physical &economic access to sufficient,safe,nutritious food
Healthy security guards in banana plantations.
Enough money to buy any food you desire.
48
What is a 'Biome'?
An area without people.
A region with distinctive climate, soils and vegetation.
A region that is cold.
A region with diverse climate, soils and vegetation.
49
What is the term used to describe the different amounts of rainfall?
Rainfall accumulation.
Moisture rich winds.
Ground water.
Rainfall distribution.
50
'Decomposers' include ....
Carnivores.
Dung Beetles.
Cheetahs.
Elephants.

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