Terms | Definitions | Pacific island groups: | Micronesia‚ Melanesia‚ Polynesia | (Pacific) Micronesia means- | small islands | (Pacific) Melanesia means- | black islands | (Pacific) Polynesia means- | many islands | (Pacific) Divided into high islands and low islands based on- | physical characteristics | High Islands- | mountains created by tectonic forces‚ volcanoes and earth quakes | Low Islands- | coral reef | Coral Reef- | formed from living coral polyps accumulating over time
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Exam Question: - Wem Study figure 4 – what evidence is there to suggest Wem needs re-branding? Using figure 4‚ it is very apparent to me that Wem needs re-branding. The statement “the town hall is vacant” means that important council meetings can be held so no changes can be decided on. The fact that it is vacant shows a lack of interest in the community‚ which makes it not a very desirable place to live. The next statement from a local businessperson “Too many shops are shut-it’s like a dying
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Australian Defence Force Essay Australia has its own defence force that defends itself and assists many other nations. Defence is the action of defending from‚ or resisting attack. Although the main aim and purpose of this defence force is to protect people and fight in the “War on Terror”‚ it can have cultural‚ economic and geopolitical advantages and disadvantages. The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is the military organisation that is responsible for the defence of Australia. The ADF
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Essay 30th October 2011 Discuss the climatic characteristics of one climate type you have studied. The climatic type of climate I have studies is the hot deserts. These deserts usually consist between 15° and 30°‚ north and south of the equator normally positions within the trade wind belts with the Sahara as the only exception. Desert temperatures are very extreme; they can be both very hot and cold. The tropical desert has the highest mean annual temperature of any
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Constructing the SBA CHOOSING A TOPIC Title of Study This is a essential part of doing the SBA. The topic of the SBA is the general topic taken from the syllabus. It must be taken from one of the three section of the syllabus. The TITLE OF STUDY says specifically what you intend to study. Talk to your teacher for further assistance and to check that the topic is in the syllabus. Three examples of topics are given below. What factors have contributed to the growth of population in Brown’s
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ASIA Asia is the world’s largest and most populous continent‚ located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth’s total surface area and comprises 30% of its land area. With approximately 4.3 billion people‚ it hosts 60% of the world’s current human population. Asia has a high growth rate in the modern era. For instance‚ during the 20th century‚ Asia’s population nearly quadrupled. Asia is defined as comprising the eastwards four-fifths of Eurasia. It is located
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Many things‚ including climate‚ animals‚ and vegetation build up Africa’s economy. The continent of Africa has a diverse climate. For example‚ if someone were to be in the mountains of Africa‚ it would be cold and moist‚ but if they were to go for the desserts‚ it would be hot and dry. Africa also has plenty of variations of flora and fauna. Most of Africa’s countries are fairly new and developing. Plenty of Africa’s economy is based on its climate and vegetation. First of all‚ the people of Africa
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The Earth’s structure The crust is the surface of the earth; it is a rock layer forming the upper part of the lithosphere. The lithosphere is split into tectonic plates. The plates move slowly on a layer called the asthenosphere. Meteorites can tell us what the earth is like-these are rock and metal fragments which fall to earth from space. We know the earth’s core is hot through hot spring geezers and volcano lava. 2 types of crust OCEANIC CRUST: it is found under the oceans; it’s thin and
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All Saints College St Peter’s Campus Assessment Task Notification 2012 Subject: Geography Year: 10 ------------------------------------------------- Unit: Issues in Australian Environments Task Number: Three ------------------------------------------------- Task Type: Research Action Plan (RAP) ------------------------------------------------- Date Issued: Week 2‚ Term 3 2012 Date Due: Week 7‚ Term 3 2012: In-class task based on findings
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Geography Study Notes Biophysical Interactions Atmosphere- The blanket of air surrounding earth. Biosphere- The living part of the planet that consists of a thin layer extending from just baove the earth’s surface to just below it; combined ecosystems of the earth. Hydrosphere- The part of the earth that is composed of water‚ including clouds‚ oceans‚ seas‚ ice caps‚ glaciers‚ lakes‚ rivers‚ underground water supplies and atmospheric water vapour. Lithosphere-The upper zone of the earth’s mantle
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