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What is the primary function of the seven geographical concepts?
What is the primary function of the seven geographical concepts?
- To simplify complex global issues
- To memorize geographical facts
- To investigate and understand the world (correct)
- To categorize different regions
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven major geographical concepts?
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven major geographical concepts?
- Space
- Urbanization (correct)
- Place
- Sustainability
In the context of geography, what does 'compare' mean?
In the context of geography, what does 'compare' mean?
- To list the key features of a location
- To rank items in order of importance
- To highlight differences without mentioning similarities
- To provide an account of similarities and differences (correct)
What are students required to do after watching the 'Continent and Oceans' clip?
What are students required to do after watching the 'Continent and Oceans' clip?
Which of the following best describes the term 'discuss' in geography?
Which of the following best describes the term 'discuss' in geography?
After completing mapping skills activities, students are encouraged to:
After completing mapping skills activities, students are encouraged to:
What geographic term involves providing the precise meaning of a word or concept?
What geographic term involves providing the precise meaning of a word or concept?
What should students do after drawing their compass points?
What should students do after drawing their compass points?
What is the primary focus of lessons 1 to 5 regarding climate change?
What is the primary focus of lessons 1 to 5 regarding climate change?
Which term refers to providing a detailed account of the distribution of a biome?
Which term refers to providing a detailed account of the distribution of a biome?
In the context of biomes, which task includes finding an answer from several options?
In the context of biomes, which task includes finding an answer from several options?
What activity is part of mapping the world's biomes?
What activity is part of mapping the world's biomes?
Which command term is used to arrange factors in order of importance?
Which command term is used to arrange factors in order of importance?
What is a key geographical skill that students must develop in VCE Geography?
What is a key geographical skill that students must develop in VCE Geography?
Which of the following best describes the lesson's approach to climate change?
Which of the following best describes the lesson's approach to climate change?
Which command term implies a balanced review of arguments regarding a topic?
Which command term implies a balanced review of arguments regarding a topic?
What does the term 'sustainability' emphasize in geographical studies?
What does the term 'sustainability' emphasize in geographical studies?
How does the GDA2Q method function within the context of studying biomes?
How does the GDA2Q method function within the context of studying biomes?
Which activity involves examining the effects of climate change on food security?
Which activity involves examining the effects of climate change on food security?
What aspect of biomes is covered in the extension activity regarding seasonal changes?
What aspect of biomes is covered in the extension activity regarding seasonal changes?
In geographical skills, what does 'scale' refer to?
In geographical skills, what does 'scale' refer to?
Flashcards
Compass Rose
Compass Rose
A diagram of the cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) on a map or chart.
Continents
Continents
Large landmasses on Earth.
Oceans
Oceans
Large bodies of saltwater that surround continents.
Map
Map
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Geographical Concepts
Geographical Concepts
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Compare
Compare
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Define
Define
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Command Term
Command Term
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Biome
Biome
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Taiga biome
Taiga biome
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Climate Change
Climate Change
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Cause of Climate Change
Cause of Climate Change
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Consequences of Climate Change
Consequences of Climate Change
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Impact of Climate Change on Biomes
Impact of Climate Change on Biomes
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Food Security
Food Security
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Discuss
Discuss
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Explain
Explain
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Describe
Describe
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Identify
Identify
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Outline
Outline
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Study Notes
Compass and Map Skills
- Learn to use a compass, including identifying compass points.
- Fill in a blank compass rose, labelling all 15 points accurately starting with North.
- Locate the seven continents on a world map (using green for colour coding).
- Identify the five major oceans on a world map (using blue for colour coding).
- Understand basic geographic landmarks and features.
Geographical Concepts
- Seven core geographical concepts exist: scale, place, interconnection, change, environment, sustainability, and space.
- These concepts enable understanding and investigation of the world.
- These concepts help to think geographically.
Command Terms in Geography
- Compare: highlight the similarities and differences between items or situations.
- Define: provide a precise meaning.
- Discuss: present a considered and balanced review, including multiple arguments.
- Explain: detail causes and effects.
- Describe: provide detailed accounts.
- Identify: select an answer from possible choices.
- Outline: give a brief summary.
- Rank: arrange items based on importance.
Biomes
- Biomes are different types of ecosystems found around the world.
- Students should review and understand different types of biomes and characteristics.
- Learn to identify biomes and explain their characteristics.
- Learn to describe the distribution of the Taiga biome using the GDA2Q method.
- Research and fill in a table outlining the characteristics of different biomes and the specific food grown in them.
- Use the Biointeractive biome viewer website for guidance on food and characteristics.
- Map the world's biomes.
Climate Change and Food Security
- Understand the causes of climate change.
- Study the consequences of climate change.
- Understand the impact of climate change on different biomes.
- Explore how climate change affects food security.
- Investigate the strategies to reduce the impacts of climate change on food security.
Key Geographical Skills
- Develop skills required to interpret and communicate information from various data sources.
- Geo-literacy is developed through content learning, reading resources and skills development.
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