Year 9 Geography EOY Flashcards
(15 cards)
What are ecosystems?
Ecosystems are communities of living organisms interacting with their environment.
What is a rainforest?
A rainforest is a dense forest found in tropical areas with high rainfall.
What factors contribute to the development of countries?
Factors include economic growth, political stability, education, and infrastructure.
Who are refugees?
Refugees are individuals who flee their home country due to persecution or conflict.
What are asylum seekers?
Asylum seekers are individuals who request protection in another country due to fear of persecution.
What role do corporations play in global development?
Corporations contribute to economic growth, job creation, and investment in communities.
What are superpower nations?
Superpower nations are countries with significant political, economic, and military strength.
What are upcoming powerful nations?
Upcoming powerful nations are countries that are rapidly gaining influence and power on the global stage.
What are natural disasters?
Natural disasters are catastrophic events caused by natural processes of the Earth.
What is Earth’s formation?
Earth’s formation refers to the process by which the planet was created from cosmic materials.
What are tectonic plates?
Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth’s crust that move and interact with one another.
What are plate boundaries?
Plate boundaries are the edges where two tectonic plates meet.
What is a common reason for natural disasters like volcanoes?
Natural disasters such as volcanoes often occur due to tectonic plate movements.
Fill in the blank: Ecosystems are communities of living organisms interacting with their _______.
environment
True or False: Rainforests receive low levels of rainfall.
False
