Geography Term 1A Flashcards
What is Geography?
The study of the earth
What are the 3 different types of geography?
Human, Physical And Environmental
Where is Dubai on a:
1.Global Scale
2.National Scale
3.Regional Scale
4.Local Scale
- In the Northern Hemisphere
- In the UAE
3.In Dubai
4.In Al Badia
What is the Difference between a rural and urban area?
A rural are will refer to the countryside meanwhile urban will refer to the city
What are the positives and negatives of living in an urban area?
The positives are that there are a lot of options for education or entertainment. The negatives are that there is congestion and a high population density.
How has Dubai changed in the last 50 years?
It has been able to construct many projects such as expo 2020 and construct many buildings. In addition to this, the UAE as a whole (but including Dubai) has been able to gain a lot of money from selling oil as the 7th biggest oil exporter in the world
What is the climate of Dubai like?
The climate of Dubai is hot and humid
What are the 2 things shown in a climate graph?
Temperature and Precipitation
Which 2 gases make up the greenhouse effect?
Carbon Dioxide and Methane
What is the difference between the enhanced and natural greenhouse effect?
The natural greenhouse effect is created naturally while the enhanced greenhouse effect is human created
How many degrees is Dubai’s temperature expected to increase by?
2°C
How much of UAE coastline are we predicted to lose if climate change continues?
8%
What are the 4 methods of managing Dubai’s coastline?
Seawalls, Groynes, Beach Nourishment and Offshore reefs
What is UNESCO and what does it stand for?
UNESCO is the organization that protects the historically significant areas from being destroyed. UNESCO stands for United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization
