Geography

Question 1

What is the coast?

Answer 1

The part of land adjoining or near the sea

Question 2

Where are coral reefs?

Answer 2

Along the equator with clusters around Indonesia, Pacific Ocean and Indian ocean. Between Tropic or cancer and Capricorn

Question 3

What is Climate change?

Answer 3

The long term change in the earths climate.

Question 4

What is global warming?

Answer 4

Increasing atmospheric temperatures leading to climate change

Question 5

Name 2 greenhouse gases

Answer 5

Carbon dioxide, methane

Question 6

Name 2 sources of greenhouse gases

Answer 6

Factories from Industrial Revolution, transportations, eg: cars,busses

Question 7

What is coral?

Answer 7

Individual corals are made up polyps held by calcium carbonate

Question 8

What is algae

Answer 8

When aquatic organisms harvest sunlight and carbon dioxide to survive and glow like plants

Question 9

What is a fringing reef?

Answer 9

When coral grows very close to the shore

Question 10

What is a barrier reef?

Answer 10

They are reefs that are parallel to the shore but speerated from it by a deep channel of water

Question 11

What is a carol atoll?

Answer 11

A ring-shaped coral reef, island or series of islets

Question 12

What temperature do corals need to survive?

Answer 12

They need to be above the temperature 18 Celsius but most reefs are 23-25 degrees Celsius

Question 13

Do coral reefs require salty water?

Answer 13

Yes corals need to be in a salty environment

Question 14

What is the depth of coral reefs?

Answer 14

Coral reefs need to be in shallow water due to the need of sunlight.

Question 15

Impacts of climate change in Maldives or people

Answer 15

Homes will be destroyed, tidal surges flood residents home every fortnight. Supplies of freshwater are getting polluted

Question 16

Impacts of climate change in the Maldives of money

Answer 16

28% of the Maldives income will be gone due to airport flooding. Coastal flooding could lead to reducing the fish export therefore the country’s income

Question 17

Impacts of climate change in the Maldives of environmental

Answer 17

Beaches would be lost this destroys habitats and exposes land behind the beach. The sea level is rising 9mm a year and is currently only 2.4 metres.

Question 18

What is population density?

Answer 18

How many people live in a square kilometre

Question 19

What is Sparsley populated?

Answer 19

Few people per square kilometre

Question 20

What is densely populated?

Answer 20

Many people in a squade kilometre

Question 21

What is population distribution?

Answer 21

How a population is spread out within an area/city/country

Question 22

What is Migration

Answer 22

The movement of people from one place to w other for different reasons

Question 23

What is Rural?

Answer 23

The countryside

Question 24

What is Urban

Answer 24

A built up city or town

Question 25

What is a push factor

Answer 25

Something that makes you want to leave a place for reasons like natural disasters lock of opportunity or healthcare

Question 26

What is a pull factor

Answer 26

Something that attracts you to a place like higher paid jobs better opportunities or better healthcare

Question 27

What is population?

Answer 27

The total number of people living in an area

Question 28

Explain why coral reefs are important for food and fishing

Answer 28

Fish in coral reefs feed over 1 billion people mainly in poorer countries. They are important breeding grounds for commercial fishing

Question 29

Explain why coral reefs are important for medicine

Answer 29

Coral reef plant are important sources for new medicines to beat cancer, arthritis and viruses.

Question 30

Explain why coral reefs are important for coastal protection.

Answer 30

protect the land and coastal communities from natural disasters and waves

Question 31

Explain why coral reefs are important for tourism.

Answer 31

Millions of people are attracted to coral reefs bringing huge economic benefits. They make $36 billion a year and support many jobs

Question 32

Explain why coral reefs are important for ecology.

Answer 32

Coral covers less than 1% of the Oceon floor but still for 200,000 known species. They support 25% of marine life

Question 33

Where are the Maldives found. CLOCC.

Answer 33

South west of India/Sri Lanka. Found between Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn. Found in the inidian ocean. Found in Asia.

Question 34

What is a stereotype?

Answer 34

A fixed idea or image or someone or something

Question 35

What is the savannah?

Answer 35

A biome of vast grassland ecosystem with scattered trees and shrubs. Primarily found between 5 degrees 20 degrees latitude.

Question 36

What is the hot desert?

Answer 36

Known for its extreme heat and low rainfall temperature can rise 40 degrees Celsius but heavily drops at night. Vegetation is sparse found Northern Africa between 10 degrees and 50 degrees north of the equator

Question 37

What is the tropical rainforest

Answer 37

Dense and lush ecosystem very biodiverse. Found central and Western Africa. Annual rainfall 200mm a year. Temp 28 degrees - 30 degrees

Question 37

What is a semi-desert?

Answer 37

Transitional region between Savannah and hit desert. Dry region found in north and South Africa

Question 38

How does life expectancy show development?

Answer 38

Life expectancy reflects a country's development by indicating healthcare quality, economic conditions, and living standards. Higher life expectancy suggests better medical care, education, and nutrition, while lower life expectancy can highlight issues like poverty and inadequate healthcare. It is a key measure of social and economic progress.

Question 39

How does the brith rate of a country show how developed it is?

Answer 39

A country's birth rate can indicate its level of development. In developed nations, birth rates tend to be lower due to better access to contraception, family planning, and more career opportunities for women. In contrast, developing countries often have higher birth rates due to limited healthcare, cultural expectations, and economic reliance on children. Additionally, countries with high infant mortality rates may see higher birth rates as families try to ensure some children survive. Birth rate trends help reflect healthcare quality, education, and economic stability, making it a useful measure of development.

Question 40

How does Literacy rate show the level of development within a country?

Answer 40

Literacy rate is an important indicator of a country’s development. Countries with high literacy rates usually have strong education systems, leading to better job opportunities and economic growth. In contrast, countries with low literacy rates may struggle with poverty and unemployment due to limited access to education. Literacy also impacts healthcare, as educated individuals are more likely to understand medical information and make healthier choices. Overall, literacy reflects the quality of education, economic stability, and living conditions within a country.

Question 41

What is migration?

Answer 41

Migration is the movement of people from one place to another for a short period of time or permanently

Question 42

What is a push factor?

Answer 42

A something that makes someone want to move away from a place

Question 43

What is a pull factor

Answer 43

Something that attracts someone to migrate to a new location or country

Question 44

What is an economic migrant?

Answer 44

A person who travels from once place to another in order to improve their standard of living.