9A Geography Test Exam by Amra Pajalic https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z Made with a stroke of good luck en-us 2017-11-09 03:01:53 UTC 2017-11-25 02:01:57 UTC hello@padlet.com Define the term biome [Gerrit] 09264472 https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121030 A large community of plants and animals that occupies a distinct region. Terrestrial biomes, typically defined by their climate and dominant vegetation, include grassland, tundra, desert, tropical rainforest, and deciduous and coniferous forests.]]> 2017-11-09 03:05:55 UTC https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121030 What are Australia's biome regions? Lorenzzo 09264472 https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121053 There are 3 biome regions which are, Tropical: this consists of a closed-canopy rain forest or eucalyptus forests with mountain ash and gum trees. Animals that live here are; koalas, opossums, platypus, flying foxes,and lyre birds. Savanna: this is a grassland or woodland area. Inhabitants include: emus, red kangaroos, rabbit bandicoots, and parrots. Desert: this area is typically barren of vegetation and desert varieties of eucalptyus and acacia. Animals living here include: the marsupial moles, devil lizards, and parakeets. ]]> 2017-11-09 03:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121053 Describe the features of five different biome regions.( Shi-Hao) 09264472 https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121074 Five different biome regions are forest biomes, the grassland biomes, tropical forest biome and tundra biome.

]]> 2017-11-09 03:06:20 UTC https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121074 What is the difference between climate and weather? Nguyen 09264472 https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121109 The difference between climate and weather is a measure of time. Weather is what conditions of the atmosphere are over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere behaves over relatively long periods of time.

]]> 2017-11-09 03:06:32 UTC https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121109 How does climate affect biome regions? 09264472 https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121136 Climate affect]]> 2017-11-09 03:06:42 UTC https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121136 How have Australia's biomes changed since European settlement? （Charlie 09264472 https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121177 After the European settlement, Australia’s biomes changed because deforestation, and they introduced animals (19 goats, 44 sheep, four cows, six horses, five rabbits, 32 hogs and 87 chickens. Prickly Pear and Spanish Reed were included), and plants( European crops). European settlers also did land clearing in Australia, since 1788, over 40 percent of forests, 75 percent of rainforests and 90 percent of temperate woodlands in Australia have been cleared. 


]]> 2017-11-09 03:07:02 UTC https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121177 Define the term food security 09264472 https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121218 Kevin

Food security is a state where all people at all times have access to enough safe, nutritious food to sustain a healthy life. For a person, community or country to have a secure food supply they must have three things:  
  • food availability 
  • food accessibility 
  • knowledge and resources to use food appropriately. 
]]> 2017-11-09 03:07:20 UTC https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121218 Define the term climate change. 09264472 https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121249 Climate change is a long term change due to the increase of the average atmosphere temperature. 
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]]> 2017-11-09 03:07:35 UTC https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121249 How will food security be affected by climate change? 09264472 https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121277 Food security has been affected by climate change due to the rising global temperatures, the changes in levels of rainfall and more frequent droughts and rainfall. (whole group)]]> 2017-11-09 03:07:49 UTC https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121277 Define the term sustainability. (Habib) 09264472 https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121295 Sustainability is when you consider the environment and don't overuse resources, and also considering long term benefits both economically and environmentally. Sustainability is also when you find an easier and Eco friendly way to practice daily life efforts. Such as performing recycling, using time more effectively to clean the environment and saving money while doing all this.

]]> 2017-11-09 03:08:00 UTC https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121295 How can people improve food sustainability? Pofitu 09264472 https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121333 People can improve sustainability by making food supplies more diverse and nutritious. Make efficient use of the crops and also the equal distribution of food to everyone. It can also be improved by making the food affordable for everyone. 
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]]> 2017-11-09 03:08:14 UTC https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121333 Define the term 'green revolution' 09264472 https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121349 The term 'green revolution' means the production in crops which uses of fertilisers and pesticides. It also refers to the sweeping and widespread changes that occurred in farming regions. For example in India, the green revolution started the high- yielding seed varieties such as wheat to encourage self sufficient farming. (johnny)   ]]> 2017-11-09 03:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121349 How has agriculture changed to increase food production? Ashley 09264472 https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121362 New machinery has affected the harvesting of crops because it was more efficient and increased the profits that were made. They didn't need as many workers and the amount of crops grew with each new invention. The way we use the land has also changed, making it more nutritious to create more produce.]]> 2017-11-09 03:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121362 Define the term 'staple food' -Phyllis 09264472 https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121491 It is eaten all the time. It provides a large fraction of energy and intake of nutrient proportion . Most people live on just a small number of staple foods. Some examples are corn, potatoes, yogurt, olives, fresh herbs, olive oil, goat cheese, rice, eggs, bread and pasta.

]]> 2017-11-09 03:09:19 UTC https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121491 Provide a list of six different countries and their staple food. You need six different staple foods and six different countries. - Tara 09264472 https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121502 China, Japan, India-Rice
US, Mexico - Corn 
Nigeria-Cassava
China, India, the United States, Russia, and France-Wheat
Hawaii, Fiji, and New Caledonia-Taro
Germany - Potatoes 
Zambia - Corn 
Yemen - Rice, potatoes and scrambled eggs
Italy - Pasta, bread and rice
Eskimo tribes of Alaska and northern Canada have traditionally eaten seal, walrus, and whale meat in addition to many kinds of fish
]]> 2017-11-09 03:09:23 UTC https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121502 Identify 4 different threats to food security and explain them in detail. (Lauren) 09264472 https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121772 1) Population - the supply of food cannot keep up with the demand for food. The price for food will increase and people will not be able to afford it.
2) Economy - food is sold to go towards other necessities so the price of the leftover food skyrockets and there is not enough or barely enough for the population.
3) Demand for land - the price of land is increasing. It is not only needed for agriculture but also housing. A lot of land is needed to produce foods (meats, vegetables, wheat, ect) which makes the price of food go up.
4) Changes the climate and soil - these changes can make it harder for foods to grow and survive, meaning less produce or that the produce cannot survive at all.]]> 2017-11-09 03:11:18 UTC https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121772 Define the term tourism (Thao) 09264472 https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121831 Tourism can be defined as travelling to locations for pleasure or business. Tourists have a wide selection of travelling for many reasons; some just want to relax on the beach while others are interested in the culture, language and history. There are many different categories for tourism such as historic, arts, recreational, ecotourism. ]]> 2017-11-09 03:11:40 UTC https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121831 Define and explain the different types of tourism that there are (Jason) 09264472 https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121874 There are 4 different types of tourism that currently exist.

Recreational Tourism
Recreational tourism is the act of traveling to relax and have fun anywhere in the world. It is the most common type of tourism , and has many activities and attraction you can enjoy.


Historical Tourism
Historical tourism involves travelling to an ancient site to learn about its significance in history. These locations contains important buildings, artefacts and monuments.

Wilderness Tourism
Wilderness tourism is traveling to wild and dangerous areas such as the amazon and the arctic for enjoyment and thrills. Tourists also come here to challenge themselves, and experience weather and conditions that others rarely have the chance to.

Ecotourism
Ecotourism is travelling to natural and peaceful areas around th world to learn about them. Ecotourists may raise funds to improve the wellbeing of the land, and support endangered species.

]]> 2017-11-09 03:11:55 UTC https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121874 Why do countries promote tourism? (Ethan) 09264472 https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121898 -Countries promote tourism for sustainable development and poverty reduction.
-Support human resource development.
-Reducing poverty.
-Example: In the Philippines tourism is one of  its growth drivers to meet the demand for more jobs for its fast growing labour force to reduce its high incidence of poverty. In 2009 the inbound tourists went down to 3.02, which resulted in the last Great Recession.]]> 2017-11-09 03:12:02 UTC https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121898 Why do people travel? (Rosa) 09264472 https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121917 People travel because they want to learn other peoples culture. They want to see the difference be- tween their culture and other cultures. Other reason why people travel are to getaway from reality or to relax and rejuvenate.Most people travel because they want to see their families and friends who live far away. People travel to seek for work because they want to experience how to work from another place. Some people travel for medical reasons as other countries have better quality care or because they can save a lot more money. There are also excluded treatments and speciality treatments because some prescriptions are not allowed in some countries.]]> 2017-11-09 03:12:11 UTC https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121917 What has happened to make tourism more accessible to the general public in the last fifty years? (Layla) 09264472 https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121962 Plane travel has became cheaper and faster. It is also easier to book.
Package holidays helps save money as tourists can book a complete tour of the place and don't need to bring too much extra money.
New technological advances have made changes in traditional accommodation for example, the rise in air BB where people hire out their homes when away.
Internet booking online makes it faster and more convenient. 

]]> 2017-11-09 03:12:26 UTC https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121962 Describe two negative impacts of tourism (Thao) 09264472 https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121971 Two negative impacts of tourism can be lack of economics and destruction of the environment. There are now more tourists travelling each year than citizens in their own country. Negative impacts on economic tourism can  be a shortage of seasonal unemployment, meaning that there is not enough citizens in the country to service tourists. Another negative impact is vandalism, littering and pollution, destruction of habitat, increased carbon footprint and increased congestion. This is a major impact of tourism because the environment is being destroyed, therefore people will have no home and tourists will have no place to go to.]]> 2017-11-09 03:12:34 UTC https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205121971 Explain why Melbourne is regarded as the 'most liveable' city in the world? (150 words) (Chelsea) 09264472 https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205122004 Melbourne is the most liveable city because low crime rate, healthcare, easy education and impeccable infrastructure. Melbourne's transportation is very accessible and convenient, there is a free tram zone and at every stop there is a machine to top up your myki card. The food in Melbourne is all diverse, there's Korean, Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese, Chinese, Mexican, Turkish and Indian cuisines. The cuisines are at reasonable prices and are very delicious. The city Melbourne is one of the most cleanest cities, around the city there are daily sweeper trucks that clean the city. Though they do waste, with separation of general rubbish or recycle rubbish. Melbourne is a small city but with many tourist attractions like Flinder St Station, St Kilda and Fitzroy Garden. The street art in the city is amazing. Melbourne has a kind population, we have kind taxi/ uber drivers with impeccable manners and politness. Lastly Melbourne has low crime rate, policemen walk around the city taking care of the citizens. ]]> 2017-11-09 03:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/09264472/ij5v8snbgz8z/wish/205122004