Rain and snow are both forms of what?
Precipitation
How much of the total water on Earth is fresh water?
0.007%
47.3%
97.5%
2.5%
Groundwater is
a store of underground water, usually fed by rain and rivers
water found on the ground, usually in the form of puddles.
another word for clean drinking water.
generally unlimited and plentiful in supply.
What does 'sustainability' mean in SPICESS?
The responsible use of the environment and the resources so they can be shared by people and living creatures today and into the future.
How much water is needed to grow one avocado?
70 liters
List three non-renewable resources
Coal, natural gas, oil & nuclear energy.
What mystical creatures often appear in Aboriginal artwork?
The Rainbow Serpent
Why do river floods occur?
Floods occur due to heavy rainfall and lands capacity to absorb water.
What does BOLTSS stand for?
Border, Orientation, Legend, Title, Scale and Source
What is orientation in BOLTSS?
The orientation shows the direction of the map. Most maps use a North arrow to show orientation.
What is the difference between Space and Place in SPICESS?
Space is location, physical space and physical geography. Place is what gives a space meaning, “personality” and a connection to a cultural or personal identity
For the Victoria, roughly what percentage of total water consumption is used for agriculture?
20
90
70
5
Which of the states and territories do not spend most of their water consumption on agriculture?
New South Wales
South Australia
Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory
What are the two human factors that contribute to river flooding?
Clearing natural vegetation such as trees and plants on the sides of hills and replacing natural environments with hard surfaces (such as concrete and roads).
What is needed for the first stage of water cycle?
The Sun
What are the 7 continents of the world?
Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia
