Humanities Mid-Term Revision: Australia Geography

Vocabulary flashcards created for the Humanities mid-term revision covering Australian geography, maps, climate zones, and compass points.

Political Map

A map that shows human-made divisions and boundaries, such as cities, countries, states, and land boundaries.

Physical Map

A map that shows natural and physical land features, such as higher land, lower land, and rivers.

Northern Hemisphere

The half of the Earth located above the equator.

Southern Hemisphere

The half of the Earth located below the equator.

Equator

The imaginary line around the middle of the Earth that separates the Northern Hemisphere from the Southern Hemisphere.

8 Points on a Compass

The directional points on a compass, including North (N), Northeast (NE), East (E), Southeast (SE), South (S), Southwest (SW), West (W), and Northwest (NW).

Windward Side

The wetter side of a mountain facing the ocean, where warm, moist air rises, cools, and falls as rain.

Leeward Side

The drier side of a mountain where air loses most of its moisture, descends, and becomes warm and dry.

Tropical Climate Zone

A climate zone in northern Australia characterized by hot and wet weather.

Semi-arid Climate Zone

A climate zone in Australia characterized by hot and dry weather.

Arid Climate Zone

A climate zone in central Australia characterized by very hot and dry weather.

Temperate Climate Zone

A climate zone in southern Australia characterized by mild temperatures and moderate rainfall.

Cool Temperate Climate Zone

A climate zone in southeastern Australia and Tasmania characterized by cooler temperatures and higher rainfall.

States and Territories of Australia

The political divisions of Australia, including Western Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).

Canberra

The capital city of Australia, located within the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).

Australia's Arid Centre

The central region of Australia that is very hot and dry due to its long distance from the ocean, making moist air travel a long way.

Continents

The seven main landmasses of the Earth: North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and Antarctica.

Oceans Surrounding Australia

The primary bodies of water surrounding Australia, including the Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Coral Sea, and Tasman Sea.