Geography Quiz For 9 Years Students
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Which is a natural landform on Australia?
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The big banana
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Uluru
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The aquarium
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The zoo
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This is a geography test that has components from Australian continent, Natural hazards, communities, identity and skills.
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WHo were the original people who lived on the land?
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Aboriginal people
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European people
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Indian people
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Pacific people
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A. Aboriginal peopleExplanation
The original people who lived on the land were the Aboriginal people. These indigenous people have inhabited the land for thousands of years, long before the arrival of European settlers, Indian people, or Pacific people. The Aboriginal people have a rich and diverse culture, with deep connections to the land and a unique history that predates colonization. They have faced significant challenges and injustices throughout history, including displacement and marginalization, but continue to contribute to the cultural fabric of the country.Rate this question:
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WHich of the following is NOT a natural hazard?
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Drought
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El nino
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Landslide
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Tropical cyclone
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A. El ninoExplanation
El Nino is not a natural hazard because it is a climate pattern that occurs in the Pacific Ocean, characterized by warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures. It is not a direct physical event or phenomenon that poses a threat or danger to human life or property. In contrast, drought, landslide, and tropical cyclone are all natural hazards that can cause significant damage and pose risks to people and the environment.Rate this question:
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What is the lowest point on the Australian continent?
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Lake Torrens
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Murray river
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Lake Eyre
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Coopers Creek
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A. Lake EyreExplanation
Lake Eyre is the lowest point on the Australian continent. It is a large salt lake located in the state of South Australia. The lake is situated below sea level and is known for its extremely low elevation. During periods of heavy rainfall, the lake can fill up with water, but for most of the time, it is dry or contains only a small amount of water. Its low elevation makes it the lowest point on the Australian continent.Rate this question:
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What is NOT a factor that causes change in Australian Communities?
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Old technolegies
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Resource depletion
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Lifestyle expectations
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Cultural integration
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A. Old technolegiesExplanation
Old technologies are not a factor that causes change in Australian communities. Factors such as resource depletion, lifestyle expectations, and cultural integration can all contribute to changes in Australian communities, but the use of old technologies is not a significant factor in causing change.Rate this question:
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On a Weather map, what can the pressure NOT be measured in?
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Isobars
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Millibars
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Minibars
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HectoPascals
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A. MinibarsExplanation
Minibars is not a recognized unit of measurement for pressure in meteorology. The commonly used units for pressure on a weather map are millibars (mb) and hectopascals (hPa). Isobars, on the other hand, are lines connecting points of equal pressure on a weather map and do not represent a unit of measurement. Therefore, the pressure cannot be measured in minibars.Rate this question:
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Which is a social impact of a natural Hazard?
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Injury to wildlife
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Insurace losses
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Loss of income
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Destruction of facilities
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A. Destruction of facilitiesExplanation
The social impact of a natural hazard is often characterized by the destruction of facilities. When a natural hazard such as an earthquake, hurricane, or flood occurs, it can cause significant damage to buildings, infrastructure, and other facilities. This can result in the disruption of essential services like electricity, water supply, transportation, and communication systems. The destruction of facilities can have far-reaching consequences, including the displacement of people, loss of livelihoods, and the need for costly repairs and rebuilding efforts.Rate this question:
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Grid reference has how many numbers?
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Two
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Four
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Six
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Eight
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A. SixExplanation
The grid reference system is used to locate a point on a map or a grid. It consists of two sets of numbers, one representing the east-west position and the other representing the north-south position. Each set of numbers typically contains three digits, resulting in a total of six numbers in a grid reference. Therefore, the correct answer is six.Rate this question:
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What is NOT a demographic characteristic of communities?
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Population size
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Age distribution over country
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Population distribution
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Gender
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A. Age distribution over countryExplanation
Age distribution over country is not a demographic characteristic of communities because it refers to the distribution of different age groups within a country as a whole, rather than within a specific community. Demographic characteristics of communities typically include population size, population distribution, and gender, as these factors provide insights into the composition and makeup of a specific community.Rate this question:
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What is a community that is NOT social based?
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Migrant communities
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Indigenous communities
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Urban villages
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Agricultural communities
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A. Agricultural communitiesExplanation
Agricultural communities are not social-based communities because their primary focus is on farming and agricultural activities rather than social interactions. These communities are primarily centered around agriculture, with members engaging in farming, livestock rearing, and other related activities. Unlike social-based communities, where the main emphasis is on social interactions, cultural practices, and shared values, agricultural communities prioritize economic activities and the cultivation of land.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is NOT a type of Map?
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Thematic
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Topographic
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Systematic
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Sketch
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A. SystematicExplanation
The question asks for a type of map that is NOT included in the given options. The options include Thematic, Topographic, Systematic, and Sketch. The correct answer is Systematic because it is not a recognized type of map. Thematic maps focus on specific themes or subjects, topographic maps show the physical features of an area, and sketch maps are simple drawings used for basic navigation.Rate this question:
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