Geography

Question 1

Tsunami

Answer 1

A large wave usually formed by undersea earthquakes and landslides.

Question 2

Synoptic charts

Answer 2

A map showing the atmospheric conditions of air pressure which is used to make weather forecasts.

Question 3

Southern Oscillation index

Answer 3

A measure of the difference in air pressure across the Pacific Ocean.

Question 4

Flood

Answer 4

A natural hazard that occurs when water inundates land that is usually dry.

Question 5

Sclerophyll

Answer 5

A plant with thick leathery leaves.

Question 6

Tornado

Answer 6

A rapidly rotating column of air extending down from cumulonimbus clouds in the atmosphere.

Question 7

Severe storm

Answer 7

A storm that causes fairly localised damage, characterised by hail, strong winds, flash flooding or tornadoes.

Question 8

Earthquake

Answer 8

A sudden movement in the Earth’s crust caused by movements of the continental plates, usually located at plate boundaries, but can also be caused by intra-plate tension.

Question 9

Natural hazards

Answer 9

When the forces of nature combine to become destructive, including storms, tropical cyclones, droughts, floods, bushfires, earthquakes, landslides and tsunamis.

Question 10

Natural disaster

Answer 10

When a natural hazard impacts a community causing destruction of both property and lives.

Question 11

Fire front

Answer 11

The leading edge of a bushfire blown the direction of prevailing winds.

Question 12

Flood plain

Answer 12

The flat area of land that surrounds a river which is inundated when river floods.

Question 13

Isobar

Answer 13

Lines on a synoptic chart that join places of equal air pressure.

Question 14

Latent heat

Answer 14

Heat that is released into the atmosphere when water vapour condenses to form clouds.

Question 15

Fire triangle

Answer 15

Fires require three elements; oxygen, heat and fuel, to grow into a bushfire and spread.

Question 16

Drought

Answer 16

Below average rainfall for a prolonged period of time that affects food production and depletes domestic and industrial water supply.

Question 17

Tropical cyclone

Answer 17

An intense storm that developed if warm oceans between 5 and 20 degrees, north or south of the equator.

Question 18

Epicentre

Answer 18

The point in the earths surface directly above where an earthquake is focused.

Question 19

Landslide

Answer 19

The sudden movement of a large mass of earth, rock and debris under the force of gravity.

Question 20

El Niño

Answer 20

The name that is given to unusually cool ocean currents off the east coast of Australia, which often lead to below average rainfall in south eastern Australia.

Question 21

Earthquake

Answer 21

A sudden movement in the earths crust caused by movements in the continental plates, usually located at the plate boundaries, but can also be caused by intra-plate tension.

Question 22

Explain the difference between a natural hazard and a natural disaster

Answer 22

Natural hazard is the combination of nature and its processes, whereas, a natural disaster is the effect of natural hazards and its impact on communities.

Question 23

Type of hazard

Answer 23

Those related to whether and climatic forecasts. ( drought, flood, bushfires, heatwaves, strong winds, storms, tropical cyclones and tornadoes)

Those related to movement in the earths crust. ( landslides, earth tremors, earthquakes and tsunamis)

Question 24

Social impacts

Answer 24

The destruction of families, people, community structures, and facilities. People loose their life in these situations.

Question 25

Economic impacts

Answer 25

The damage of industry, property and insurance loses. And the loss of income for individuals.

Question 26

Environmental impacts

Answer 26

Loss of wildlife and destruction on both natural and human environments. The dramatic changes to all environments, as a result.

Question 27

Location of Korumburra

Answer 27

South Gippsland

120 km south east of Melbourne

Question 28

Main industries

Answer 28

Coal mining 
         -1880
         - declined because of changes in the community 
Dairying 
         - butter and milk industry 
Tourism
         - bed and breakfasts
         - heritage village etc.

Question 29

According to the community, Korumburra has changed through

Answer 29

Transportation
Industrial estate
Larger population and area

Question 30

Rural communities

Answer 30

Crop growing
Mining
Sheep and animal farming 
Fishing
Forestry
Tourism

Question 31

Korumburra’s sense of identity

Answer 31

Geographical location
Landform 
Climate
History
Demographics

Question 32

Factors that make korumburra suitable for dairying

Answer 32

Good soil
Ideal dairying country
Climate
Landforms

Question 33

Butter factory closing meant

Answer 33

Loss of jobs and income because the industry greatly supported the community and many of its individuals

Question 34

Baby boomer

Answer 34

Babies born from 1950-1960

Question 35

Shared space

Answer 35

Refers to people living in and or using the same geographical area.

Question 36

Shared social organisation

Answer 36

Refers to the interactions, interests, beliefs, values and ideas of people.

Question 37

Sense of community

Answer 37

Gender and sexuality
Work / occupation 
Interest groups
Aboriginality
Popular culture
Neighbourhood
Heritage
Sporting allegiance 
Kinship
Religion and beliefs
Culture
Governance
Demographic characteristics 
Socio-economic status
Affiliation with land, country and place 
Ethnic background