Geography Flash Cards

BOLTSSNA is an acronym used to remember the key elements of a map or chart that should be considered when creating or analyzing it.

When describing a location, distance indicates the length between two points while direction indicates the orientation or angle of the location in relation to a reference point. Color, shape, speed, velocity, temperature, and humidity are not typically used to describe a location.

Alphanumeric grid references are used to pinpoint specific locations on a map, typically seen in atlases and street directories. They consist of a combination of letters and numbers that refer to a specific grid square on a map.

Grid references are a specific way of pinpointing a location on a map, typically used in cartography and navigation.

To measure distance on a map, you typically use scales or ratio to represent the actual distances accurately.

Distribution refers to how data points are spread out or arranged in a dataset. It is important to consider factors such as unevenness or evenness, reasons for such patterns, and potential exceptions when describing distribution.

Black Rock's location near the ocean ensures easy access for flushing out recycled water.

The correct answer explains the specific geographical reasons for the location of the West Barwon Reservoir.

The correct answer includes actual water sources that supply Geelong with water, while the incorrect answers are not primary water sources for the city.

Geelong's catchment area includes Pettavel, Highton, and Montpelier as its main areas where water is collected according to geographical distribution.

Water treatment involves various processes such as coagulation, filtration, backwash, sludge removal, and addition of chemicals like fluoride. Boiling water, adding sugar, or freezing water are not typical methods used in the water treatment process.

Contour lines are used in cartography to represent points of equal elevation on a map, helping to visualize the terrain and topography of an area.

Relief on a map can be shown using shading to indicate elevation differences or contour lines to show levels of elevation. Different colors, symbols, or text annotations are not commonly used methods for representing relief on a map.

A cross section specifically depicts the height of contour lines and topographical features, not temperature, flora and fauna, or atmospheric pressure.

Constructing a cross section involves accurately plotting the contour lines using heights and coordinates on a graph to represent the topography.

SALTSNA is an acronym that represents key elements to consider in data visualization for effective communication and interpretation.

The water cycle involves the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth. While the solar system, photosynthesis process, and Earth's revolution around the Sun are important natural phenomena, they are not directly related to the water cycle.

The correct answer provides a clear structure for describing the global distribution of water resources, emphasizing the need to consider evenness, reasons, and exceptions. The incorrect answers provide alternative views that are not accurate when discussing water distribution globally.

IDEA stands for Intermittently Decanted Extended Aeration, which is a sewage treatment process used in wastewater treatment plants.

At Black Rock, the sewage goes through a specific treatment process known as the IDEA process, as described in the correct answer.

Treated sewage is often repurposed for irrigation and other non-drinking water uses to promote sustainability.

The correct answer reflects a potential scenario where the water quality changes to a state where it is not safe for human use for drinking or bathing but can still be utilized for other purposes like gardening.

Understanding the concept of sustainability involves the responsible use of resources to ensure their availability for future generations.

The correct answer highlights the sustainable practices in place in Geelong to manage water usage effectively.

Population growth refers to the overall change in population size over a period of time, taking into account factors such as birth rates, death rates, immigration, and emigration.

Fertility rate specifically refers to the number of births per woman in a population, not other factors like plant growth or pet ownership.

The birth rate is specifically the number of births in a total population per 1000 people, also known as the crude birth rate. It is different from the other options provided.

Mortality rate specifically refers to the number of deaths in a total population per 1000 people, also known as the crude death rate. The incorrect answers provided do not accurately define mortality rate.