Geography10 Revision

Geography Topic Test

What is the Anthropocene?

The proposed geological epoch defined by the dominant influence of human activities on the environment and climate.

What is the importance of protecting our Earth?

It sustains life, preserves resources, and combats climate change, ensuring clean air, water, and biodiversity for future generations.

What are the 5 main layers of the atmosphere?

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere.

What key characteristic defines the Stratosphere?

It contains the ozone layer, which absorbs harmful UV radiation from the Sun.

What is a major impact of climate change?

The release of greenhouse gases from human activities leads to global temperature rise.

What are the four main types of greenhouse gases?

Carbon Dioxide, Methane, Nitrous Oxide, Fluorinated gases.

What is Sustainability?

The ability to meet the needs of current generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Define Land Degradation.

The process that reduces the land’s capacity to produce crops and support natural vegetation.

What is Air Pollution?

The presence of substances in the atmosphere that are harmful to human health and the environment.

What is the ozone layer?

A protective layer of ozone (O₃) gas in the Earth's stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

What causes water degradation?

Industrial pollution, agricultural runoff, sewage and wastewater, deforestation, and climate change.

What are the indicators of Wellbeing?

Wealth, health, and education influence wellbeing around the world.

What are ecosystem services?

Benefits provided to humans by the natural environment and healthy ecosystems, including provisioning, regulating, supporting, and cultural services.

What are the challenges related to environment?

Climate change, deforestation, pollution, loss of biodiversity, water scarcity, and waste management.

What does Direction 2031 focus on for Perth?

It provides a framework for planning housing, infrastructure and services for a growing population while protecting natural environments.

What is Climate Change?

The long-term changing of our temperature and weather primarily due to human activities, especially greenhouse gas emissions.