interconnections Flashcards
Interconnections-
the relationships between all living things and the consequences of their actions
Personal connections-
Someones personal connection to a person, place or thing
globalization-
a process in which good and services become similar and used globally
production/manufacturing-
the use and transformation of a natural resource into a useful consumer one
Consumption
the use of a resource
supply chain-
the journey from the supplier to the consumer
ICT or information communication technology-
information and communication expressed via computers or other technology.
internet
a worldwide computer network online that provies a variety of connections and information facilities
trade
the process of exchanging goods for other things, generally with other nations or people
freight
goods that are transported by bulk by plane, ship, train, truck etc
consumer good
physical goods and produce that is purchased by people/consumed/consumers
Australias water resources
Artesian Basin, murray basin, Lake eyre, North-east coast, Gulf of Carpenteria
Water value
Historical, cultural, spiritual, economical, recreational
liquid to gas
evaporation
gas to liquid
condensation
any form of water coming from clouds
precipitation
where precipitation doesn’t sink into the ground and instead infiltrates rivers and lakes etc
run off
where precipitation sinks into the groundwater through cracks and gaps
infiltration
where water is evaporated straight off leaves and plants
transpiration
water cycle
the continuous cycle in which watermoves on, above and below the surface of the earth
surface water
any body of water found on the surface of earth
ground water
fresh water found/ being stored below the surface of earth
aquifier
a body of rock submurged under water
catchments
areas of land where water such as rain and melted snow is caught and stored
