geography y9t1 Flashcards
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How is manufacturing waste managed?
Manufacturing waste is managed by recycling materials like plastics into polyester and repurposing production scraps.
What is a place?
A location with meaning, shaped by physical and human factors.
How has globalisation affected tourism?
Easier travel and online information have increased international tourism.
What is Geography?
The study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources and political and economic activities.
What are Tertiary jobs?
Jobs that involve providing a service, e.g., teaching and nursing.
How does farming impact the environment?
Farming leads to deforestation, soil erosion, pollution from fertilizers, and loss of biodiversity. Over-farming can reduce soil fertility.
What is the Digital divide?
The unequal access to digital technology, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and the internet.
How has trade changed interconnections between places over time?
Improved transport and technology have made trade faster and more global.
How does transport affect people’s connections to services?
Better transport improves access to education, jobs, and healthcare.
Give an example of a service a local business buys from another place.
A company outsources customer service to India.
How can e-waste be managed sustainably?
E-waste can be managed through recycling programs, refurbishing old electronics, and safely extracting valuable materials like gold and copper for reuse.
What is Space?
A continuous area or expanse which is free, available, or unoccupied.
What is a Rural/remote area?
‘Remote and rural’ describes all areas outside Australia’s major cities.
What is Globalisation?
Globalization is the connection of different parts of the world, resulting in the expansion of international cultural, economic, and political activities.
What is GDP?
The total value of goods and services produced in a country, per year.
How does transport impact tourism?
Better transport makes destinations more accessible and increases tourism.
What is sustainable tourism?
Tourism that minimizes environmental and cultural harm.
How does the Silk Road compare to modern global trade?
Both connect different regions, but modern trade is faster and more digital.
What are sustainable forestry practices?
Sustainable forestry includes replanting trees, recycling wood waste into paper and pellets, and controlled burns to reduce excess biomass.
Name 5 facts about the Silk Road.
- It wasn’t a single road. 2. It spread religions like Buddhism. 3. It helped share inventions like paper. 4. It declined after sea trade increased. 5. The Black Death spread through it.
What are the types of tourism?
Cultural, adventure, ecotourism, and business tourism.
How does farming contribute to global trade?
Australian farms export livestock and crops worldwide. However, farming also produces methane emissions that contribute to climate change.
Name a strategy to reduce mining impacts.
Creating a poster to raise awareness about responsible mining.
How does mining affect Australia’s environment?
It causes deforestation, water pollution, and habitat destruction.