Y9 Geography Exam Review

Flashcards for Y9 Geography End of Year Exam

What is a key indicator of development?

GNI (Gross National Income)

What does HDI stand for?

Human Development Index

What is another key indicator of development related to income?

GDP per capita / GNI per capita

Which organization provides classifications for countries, such as HIC?

World Bank

What is one classification used by the World Bank?

HIC (High Income Country)

What are the two categories of power that define a superpower?

Hard Power and Soft Power

What characterizes Hard Power?

Military Strength

What characterizes Soft Power?

Culture, diplomacy

What is the source of the USA's superpower status?

Economy power

What is the source of China's superpower status?

Economic resources

Name two general categories of natural resources?

Renewable and non-renewable

Identify three types of rock.

Igneous, sedimentary

Name a type of renewable energy

Solar

Name a type of non-renewable energy.

Fuel

List the Earth's four spheres.

Hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere

What does the term 'water security' refer to?

Access to safe and affordable water.

What is a focus of plate tectonics?

Continental drift

Name a type of plate boundary.

Constructive (divergent)

What geological feature can form at plate boundaries?

Earthquakes

What is a key aspect of earthquake management?

Preparation (3Ps)

What skill is important in geographical studies?

Describing patterns

What is a key element in understanding geographical processes?

Explaining processes

What should be used accurately when discussing geography?

Key terms accurately

What skill is being tested when examining charts related to the Earth?

Interpreting diagrams (e.g. Earth structure, tectonics, maps)

What are the 3Ps of earthquake preparation?

Prediction, Preparation, Protection

Give an example of using rocks.

Building, fuel

What is the focus of Unit 1?

Development

What countries are the focus of Unit 2?

China and USA

What is the focus of Unit 3?

Natural Resources

What is the focus of Unit 4?

Earth’s Structure and Plate Tectonics ( Earthquakes & Volcanoes)