polynesia revision

landscape

the geographic features of the Earth's surface.

two categories of landscapes

natural, human

types of landscapes

mountainous, coastal, riverine, desert, karst, human

landform

physical features of the Earth's surface that have been naturally produced.

types of landforms

plains, valleys, plateaus, mountains, sand dunes, islands

define liveability

characteristics of a city which improve the quality of life for the people living there

what measures liveability - objectively

safety, health, comfort, community facilities, freedom and education

what measures liveability - subjectively

age, income, cultural background, lifestyle choices, values, beliefs, family

define polynesia

the islands within the Polynesian Triangle

how is polynesia geographically connected

Polynesia is geographically connected by the points of Hawaii, New Zealand and Easter Island

fact of Pacific Ocean 1

the Pacific Ocean covers about 1/3 of the earth's surface

fact of Pacific Ocean 2

there are more than 25,000 islands and atolls

fact of Pacific Ocean 3

there are over 25 nations spread across the Pacific

fact of Pacific Ocean 4

the total population is about 30 million

fact of Pacific Ocean 5

Pacific islands are home to some of the most remote and economically challenged nations

feature - landscape/climate 1

tiny islands with tropical climates

feature - landscape/climate 2 (hint - snow)

forest with snow-capped peaks

feature - landscape/climate 3 (hint - vegetation)

not much vegetation in the coral reefs

culture - art (hint - contain something)

often meant to contain supernatural power or mana

culture - clothing (hint - headdresses)

elaborate feather headdresses were a sign of nobility, clothing was similar for men and women

culture - dance

accompanied oral storytelling traditions

feature - food

mostly lived by fishing, growing crops such as yams and taro and raising animals such as pigs, dogs, chickens

feature - society (hint - tattoo)

tattooing was practised nearly everywhere, they display a person's rank, family history or achievements