Which of the following best describes the term biodiversity?

The variety of living organisms on earth and their protectio

What is meant by the term ecosystem functioning?

The movement of nutrients and energy through ecosystems.

Which sources give the most up to date data about the dynamics of change in a country town?

Satellite images, recent data from ABS

Which of the following best describes the term exurbanisation?

Affluent people moving to rural areas

Which best describes the role of regional centres

nodes in the networks connecting world cities with smaller.

When does urbanisation take place?

urban growth is at the same rate as population growth

When Geographers undertake field work, a helpful computer tool would be:

Geographical Information Systems

Geographical Information Systems are defined as:

computer tools for processing and analysing of geo data.

Which features best identify the characteristics of mega cities in the developing world?

Shanty towns, high population growth, lack of services

Which of the following is an example of the ecological dimension of an economic activity?

A creek flowing through a farm property.

Which of the following best describes the term exurbanisation?(A) (B) (C) (D)

People moving to outside the city but remaining connected

Which of the following situations would contribute to the urban dynamic of counterurbanisation?

A family wishing to experience a ‘tree change’.

An agricultural industry is using chemicals. What is a possible sociocultural response?

Reduced sales due to a preference for organic products

Which of the following only includes primary data used in geographical inquiry?

Field sketches, field measurements and interviews

Which option best defines the geographical term ecologically sustainable development?

present and future generations meeting their needs

Which is the best definition of the term urban village?

A clustering of people with a common culture

Which of the following is an ethical responsibility when conducting fieldwork?

Obtaining permission and avoiding trespass

Which option best describes spatial patterns of advantage and disadvantage?

Residents have differing levels of access to resources.

What makes Bangkok an example of a world city?

It is a regional hub for trade and tourism.

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1
Which of the following best describes the term biodiversity?
The ability of ecosystems to be resilient to human changes
The variety and interactions of environments on earth
The variety of living organisms on earth and their protectio
The need to manage and protect animals & their environments
2
What is meant by the term ecosystem functioning?
The movement of nutrients and energy through ecosystems.
The way in which energy and nutrients are used by humans.
Tthe interaction of all living organisms with each other.
The diverse variety of living organisms on earth
3
Which sources give the most up to date data about the dynamics of change in a country town?
Field sketches, archaeological evidence
Satellite images, recent data from ABS
Published textbooks, journal articles
Indigenous art, journal articles
4
Which of the following best describes the term exurbanisation?
A decline in the total population
The creation of walled estates
A clustering of people with a common culture
Affluent people moving to rural areas
5
Which best describes the role of regional centres
The dominant world cities found in each region of the globe.
urban agglomerations which have reached mega city status
small human settlements found in remote rural areas.
nodes in the networks connecting world cities with smaller.
6
When does urbanisation take place?
urban growth is at the same rate as population growth
urban growth rate is slower than the population growth
the nation’s population increases slower than urban growth
population increases faster than the rate of urban growth
7
Which factors influence the vulnerability of ecosystems?
Interdependence and resilience
Location and Biodiversity
Environmental resistance and bio-accumulation
Location and Inertia
8
When Geographers undertake field work, a helpful computer tool would be:
Wikipedia
Google Maps
Geoscience Australia
Geographical Information Systems
9
‘Mahila Milan’' 100s of women, successfully prevented the demolition of their homes. This is
Government
Cooperation with an NGO
Operation of informal economies
Community Self-Help
10
Cities with a global influence and extensive networks of connections to other large cities are?
World cities
Dominant cities
Primate cities
Urban agglomerations
11
Geographical Information Systems are defined as:
Integrated financial systems for the handling of money.
computer technology for the distribution of money exchanges.
media systems for the distribution of geographical data.
computer tools for processing and analysing of geo data.
12
The concepts of location, spatial organisation, spatial differentiation and distribution mean?
Spatial interdependence
Spatial exclusion
Spatial dimension
Spatial patterns
13
Which features best identify the characteristics of mega cities in the developing world?
Shanty towns, high population growth, lack of services
Overcrowded, high population growth, planned
Shanty towns, overcrowded, planned
Overcrowded, low population growth, unplanned
14
Which of the following is an example of the ecological dimension of an economic activity?
Assessing the location of a target marker for a product.
Changing the location of a factor due to employment issues.
Only irrigating crops at night.
A creek flowing through a farm property.
15
a response by residents who feel they have little power, to the challenges faced in mega cities
Counter urbanisation
Urban protest
Exurbanisation
Spatial exclusion
16
Which of the following best describes the term exurbanisation?(A) (B) (C) (D)
People moving from rural locations to large urban centres
People moving to outside the city but remaining connected
The a gated community with security to keep others out
A decline in the total population of an urban area
17
Which of the following situations would contribute to the urban dynamic of counterurbanisation?
An elderly couple selling the home and moving to a high rise
A family is forced to move to a city from a small community
A family wishing to experience a ‘tree change’.
The restoration of a home to preserve its heritage.
18
Which type of map uses shaded or patterned areas to illustrate themes?
Isoline
Choropleth
Précis
Cadastral
19
An agricultural industry is using chemicals. What is a possible sociocultural response?
Changes in profit for farmers due to higher yields
Reduced sales due to a preference for organic products
An export quota for products treated with chemicals
Food chain disruption due to the use of chemicals
20
You are researching. You count the number of cars & record your results What is your next step?
Processing relevant data
Communication research findings
Gathering information
Identifying the aim of your research
21
Which of the following only includes primary data used in geographical inquiry?
Field sketches, field measurements and interviews
published articles and newspaper editorials
Published texts, observations and internet articles
Government statistics, diagrams and survey results
22
Which urban dynamic of change results in a decline in the total population of large cities?
Urban Consolidation
Exurbanisation
Counter-urbanisation
Suburbanisation
23
Which option best defines the geographical term ecologically sustainable development?
development of programs that aim to repopulate ecosystems
The way in which organism depend on each other for survival
natural environment depends on people for sustainability.
present and future generations meeting their needs
24
Which is the best definition of the term urban village?
The development of walled estates
A clustering of people with a common culture
Affluent people moving to urban areas
A decline in the urban population
25
Which type of map best represents the shape of a landform?
Topographic
Chloropleth
Cadastral
Précis
26
Which of the following is an ethical responsibility when conducting fieldwork?
Obtaining permission and avoiding trespass
Defining the audience for communicating findings
Collecting primary and secondary data
Formulating a plan of enquiry
27
Which option describes a challenge faced in very large cities in the developing world?
Sanitation Services
Exurbanisation
Self-help projects
Informal economies
28
Which option best describes spatial patterns of advantage and disadvantage?
All suburbs have the same advantages or disadvantages.
Residents have differing levels of access to resources.
Suburbs attracting people with a diverse range of skills.
residents share the same advantages and disadvantages.
29
What makes Bangkok an example of a world city?
It is a major rice exporter.
It is a regional hub for trade and tourism.
It is the capital city of Thailand.
It has more than eight million people.
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Which of the following terms is used to describe where things are and why they are there?
Ecological pattern
Sustainable development
Spatial dimension
Environmental impact

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