Test 1- Geography Flashcards

1
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Name the 4 forest layers.

A

Emergent, Canopy, Under Canopy and Shrub

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2
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Why might there be water scarcity in countries?

A

Near to the equator, evaporating water.
Poor country, can’t afford it.
Not near river or sea.

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3
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Define Renewable energy.

A

Energy from a source that is not depleted when used

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4
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Define Non-renewable energy

A

Comes from sources that will run out or will not be replenished for thousands or millions of years

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5
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Name an example of Renewable energy.

A

Wind/Solar Power

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6
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Name the processes to making clean water.

A

Goes into aquifers
Put through activated carbon made of coconut
Add chlorine
Process it taking out all the little bits not safe to drink

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7
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Where are the majority of rainforests located

A

On the equator

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8
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Why do some tress have pointy leaves

A

To funnel the water

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9
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Define Emergent

A

Isolated tall trees, that rise above the Canopy

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10
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Define Canopy

A

Fully grown trees that grow to a great height to compete for sunlight

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11
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Define Biomes

A

A large scale community of organisms that have evolved from the interaction of the earths spheres.

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