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Because they provide life and habitats for more than 7,000 species of sea plants and animals, coral reefs are called
 
rainforests of the sea
 
jewel of the seas
 
lungs of the planet
 
world's largest pharmacy
State one benefit of coral reefs.
protect coastlines from storms and erosion, provide jobs, offer opportunities for recreation, source of food, source of medicine
In this photo, you can see...
a barrier reef
In this photo, you can see...
an atoll
In this photo, you can see...
a fringing reef
Which of the following is NOT the living condition of coral reefs?
 
warm deep salt water
 
temperature is between 18 - 26 °C
 
water must be clear
 
lots of sunlight
Where are coral reefs located?
shallow tropical and subtropical waters
What is the size of a coral polyp? (in diameter)
1-10mm in diameter
What is a coral reef?
It is a layer of living tiny animals called coral polyps
State one of the benefits of 'cool burns'.
Minimal flora, fauna, soil damage/ weed management/ reduce greenhouse gas emission/ no impact on farming properties and cattle grazing lands, etc.
The current 'hazard reduction burns' tend to be 'hot burns'. True or False?
True
'Hazard reduction burns' are also known as...
fuel reduction burns
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' way of burning grasslands is called...
Cool burns
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultures are known as
The oldest continuing living culture in the entire world
What have Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have been using to manage tropical grasslands?
Fire
Who are the First Peoples in Australia?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Give one example of a coastal wetland.
sandy/stony shores, lagoons, mangroves (on the beach), etc.
'Intemittent' means
To have water during certain times of the year
What is the meaning of the word 'ephemeral'?
to have water occasionally, usually after heavy rain
What is the meaning of the word 'perennial'?
to have water permanently
What are differences between Bogs and Fens? State one.
Water source for bogs are rains (or any other types of precipitation) while fens have access to water sources. to
What are differences between marshes and swamps? State one.
Swamps are shallower than marshes; leafy plants in marshes but you can find waterlogged trees in swamps
Large areas of the seafloor covered by seagrass plants are called:
Seagrass meadows
Give names of two human activities that are making grassland disappear.
Farming (agriculture) and urban development (urbanisation)
How many percent of native grasslands are left in Australia?
Less than 1%
A wild reindeer is called:
caribou
Give a name of a grassland medicinal plant.
Mint, chamomile, lavender, ginger, aloe vera, etc.
Give a name of fibres that can be woven into clothing
cotton
Name three food grains grown in grassland.
Corn, wheat, barley, millet, oats, millet, rye or sorghum
Grassland can be called '〇〇〇〇〇〇〇〇〇〇〇〇 landscape' because it is too dry to become forest but too wet to become desert.
transitional
Give two other names for grassland.
savanna, steppe, pampas, prairie, chaparral, cerrado or rangeland
An estuary is a type of Freshwater Wetlands. True or False?
False
What is the maximum depth of water to be classified as a wetland?
6m
Are there deserts in Tasmania?
No
A forest that has reached a great age without much disturbance is called...O
Old-growth forest
How many percent of Australia's land areas does Forest biomes occupy?
16%
What are two main factors that affect the locations of biomes?
Climate and soil
Is the Simpson desert located in Australia?
Yes
How many deserts are there in Australia?
10
Aquatic biomes are only found in the sea. True or False?
false
Tundra biomes are found in areas of
high latitudes and altitudes
Boreal forests are also known as
the Taiga
Tropical grassland is also known as...
savanna
Which type of wetland does this photo show? (two possible answers)
Palustrine or lacustrine
which type of wetland does this photo show?
Riverine
In which forest biome do leaves of trees change colours and fall off in Autumn and Winter?
Temperate forests


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