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