State two water-related diseases.
cholera; malaria; typhoid; Hepatitis A; bilharzia
Which type of soil holds the most water?
sand
silt
clay
Name the type of farming in the picture.
arable - commercial
arable - subsistence
pastoral - subsistence
pastoral - commercial
Female Anopheles mosquitos are the _ _ _ _ _ _ for malaria.
vector
Name two igneous rocks.
basalt, obsidian, granite
Name the energy source.
wind power
Name two metamorphic rocks.
marble, slate, gneiss
Is malaria a virus or parasite?
virus
parasite
State the type of mine.
open pit / open cast / quarry
Which of these is NOT a component of soil?
organic matter
magma
air
water
State an impact of El Nino on the people living in South America.
loss of income, loss of jobs, starvation
Name the type of farming in the picture.
arable - subsistence
pastoral - commercial
arable - commercial
pastoral - subsistence
Name the type of farming in the picture.
pastoral - subsistence
pastoral - commercial
arable - commercial
arable - subsistence
State the four components of soil.
organic matter, inorganic minerals, water, air
Does the image depict a normal year or an El Nino year?
Normal
El Nino
Name the type of rock.
sedimentary
Describe how turbines generate electricity.
the turbine spins, turning a generator, which generates electricity
State the name of the process shown.
evaporation
State one strategy to control cholera.
boiling water; chlorination
State two impacts of the greenhouse effect.
melting sea ice, sea level rise, drought, extreme weather, crop damage, loss of biodiversity ...
State three ways in which trees reduce soil erosion.
roots hold soil together, leaves intercept rainfall, act as windbreaks, slow down surface run-off
State the type of mine.
shaft / subsurface
A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ is grown by a farmer to sell for profit.
cash crop
A small population size means there is a ______ of genetic diversity.
loss
Name the rock.
limestone
State the name of the process shown.
precipitation
State two components of soil that are not solid.
air, water
State the name of the process shown.
groundwater flow
Describe how an El Nino event can decrease the number of fish on the Pacific Coast of South America.
westerly trade winds slow down, warm water accumulates in east Pacific Ocean, upwelling is reduced, no nutrients brought to surface, productivity declines
Name the type of rock.
igneous
Name the energy source.
wave power
What is the smallest type of soil particle?
clay
sand
silt
State three impacts of mining on the environment.
noise pollution; air pollution; water pollution; loss of habitat; loss of biodiversity
What type of soil particle is medium-sized?
silt
clay
sand
Name the type of farming in the picture.
arable - subsistence
pastoral - commercial
pastoral - subsistence
arable - commercial
Name the energy source.
solar power
State two impacts of melting sea ice
sea level rise, habitat loss, loss of coastal ecosystems, coastal erosion, loss of islands and coastal cities
What is the vector for malaria?
female (Anopheles) mosquitos
State one strategy for the sustainable use of rocks.
increased efficiency in extraction; increased efficiency in use; recycling rocks; legislation
Name the energy source.
geothermal power
Which of these is NOT an impact of the greenhouse effect?
melting sea ice
loss of biodiversity
sea level rise
ozone depletion
Suggest two advantages of adding organic matter to soil.
improved structure; fertiliser; prevents soil erosion
Which type of soil drains the fastest?
clay
silt
sand
Name the type of rock.
metamorphic
What is the largest type of soil particle?
sand
clay
silt
State two impacts of drought on the environment.
soil erosion, loss of vegetation, habitat loss, death of animals, desertification
Name the energy source.
hydroelectric power
State two impacts of burning coal on the environment.
greenhouse effect; acid rain; smog
Name the rock.
marble
Name two sedimentary rocks.
limestone, sandstone, shale
How do people become infected with cholera?
drinking water contaminated with sewage
Name the rock.
basalt
Which of these is NOT an impact of mining?
deforestation
loss of biodiversity
sea level rise
noise pollution
State two impacts of drought on people.
loss of crops, starvation, forced migration, loss of income, risk of wildfire
Which of these is NOT a strategy for managing biodiversity?
blood banks
seed banks
national parks
zoos
Suggest one reason people migrate to different areas.
better living standards; job opportunities; higher salaries; better climate; natural disasters; war; conflict
State the name of the process shown.
transpiration
Define drought.
A prolonged period of time with little or no rainfall.