geography Flashcards
what is the rule for finding coordinates?
along the corridor, up the stairs.
winchester facts:
its in the south east of England.
winchester is known for medieval history dating back to the normans.
fine food, great gin and a splendid array of shops.
it was founded 2000 years ago.
the royal oak is the oldest pub in England, opening in 1002.
reasons to live in winchester:
tourist attractions such as the cathedral, the great hall, and national trust properties.
the palace ruins remain.
views, walks and landscape scenery.
job opportunities.
what is coral polyp?
a coral polyp is an invertebrate that can be no bigger than a pinhead up to a foot in diameter.
how do corals get their color?
it depends on the zooxanthellae colourings.
how old are coral reefs?
corals have fossils that date back 500 million years ago.
how long does it take for coral to grow?
it can take up to 10 thousand years for a whole coral reef to grow.
what threats are there to coral reefs?
-global climate change
-unsustainable fishing
-land based pollution
what is a coral garden?
it is a man-made coral in small farms to keep down the extinction percentage.
what are pirates?
gangs on speedboats who hold ransoms on cargo ships, sometimes ending in harm.
what makes antarctica so cold?
very little direct sunlight, white reflects heat(albedo effect)
what animals live in antarctica?
penguins, albatross, orca, blue whale, dolphins, seals
what are the producers of the antarctic food chain?
algae, zooplankton, phytoplankton and plankton.
what are the primary consumers of the antarctic food chain?
krill
what are the secondary consumers of the antarctic food chain?
whales, penguins, seals, fish and birds.
