Hass Exam Review

Four Spheres of Earth

The four interconnected systems of the Earth: atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere.

Constructive Waves

Waves that build up the shoreline by depositing sand and sediment.

Destructive Waves

Waves that erode the coastline by removing sand and sediment.

Coastal Management Strategies

Methods used to protect coastal areas from erosion and environmental degradation, including soft (such as beach nourishment) and hard (such as seawalls) engineering solutions.

SHEEPT

An acronym used for analyzing information by considering Social, Historical, Economic, Environmental, Political, and Technological factors.

What was the role of the Big Three at the Treaty of Versailles?

The Big Three (the United States, Great Britain, and France) dominated the negotiations and imposed harsh terms on Germany.

League of Nations

An international organization formed after World War I to promote peace, stability, and cooperation among countries.

Appeasement

The policy of making concessions to dictatorial powers to avoid conflict, particularly used in the context of Britain's treatment of Germany prior to WWII.

Causes of WWII

Key factors that led to World War II, including the Treaty of Versailles, the rise of totalitarian regimes, and failure of appeasement.

The Outbreak of WWII

Started with Germany's invasion of Poland in 1939, which prompted Britain and France to declare war on Germany.

Kokoda Campaign

A significant military campaign during WWII fought between Japanese and Allied forces in Papua New Guinea.

Fall of Singapore

The 1942 surrender of the British stronghold of Singapore to Japanese forces, which was a major event in the Pacific War.

Use of Atomic Bombs

The dropping of atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, leading to Japan's surrender.

Holocaust

The genocide of six million Jews and millions of others by the Nazi regime during World War II.

Japan’s Invasion of Manchuria (1931)

An early act of Japanese aggression leading up to WWII that resulted in the establishment of a puppet state in Manchuria.

Environmental Change

Variations in environmental conditions and ecosystems over time, often due to human activity or natural events.

Importance of Coasts

Coasts are critical for biodiversity, human settlement, trade, and protection against storms.

Areas of a Shoreline/Beach

Includes the backshore, foreshore, and offshore zones, each serving different ecological and recreational purposes.

Analyzing Environmental Change Over Time

The study of how environmental conditions have evolved, typically examining factors such as climate and human impact.

Representing and Interpreting Coastal Features

Skills involving the ability to accurately draw, label, and explain coastal landforms and processes.