1.6 Questions and Earthquake Questions

1. Summarize the major points of interest about the earthquake in NZ including relevant photos and/or videos.
       a. what caused the quake....geographical perspective
The earthquake is the product of a new fault line in the Earth’s crust that seismologists were previously unaware of.
       b. where - epicentre and effected areas
The epicentre of the quake was christchurch and the quake effected only christchurch       c. casualties
The death toll is up to 147 people dead.       d. major damage
Most of the tall buildings and houses were damaged if not destroyed.       e. current concerns
There are concerns for around 200 missing people       f. Give a paragraph about your reactions to the events.
I think that the New Zealand earthquake was a tragedy and I am really shocked about how much damage it did. Although it is known that New Zealand can be hit by earthquakes it was unknown that there could be one in christchurch. This information can help people to get prepared for the future. I really feel sorry for the people affected.


2.Finish all the questions through 1.6


1. The difference between climate and weather is that Climate is the pattern of weather that is expected in a particular place as weather is the temperature and what whether or not it is raining, sunny, cloudy, snowing, hailing, etc.
2. latitude affects climate because the closer you are to the equator the smaller the area that needs to be heated so it is hotter.
3. Australia is dominated by high pressure with low pressure in the north during summer and in the south during winter.
4. The normal circulation pattern in the Pacific Ocean brings rain to Australia.
5. The influence of relief on climate As altitude increases, air becomes thinner and is less able to absorb and retain heat.
6. a) the average climate stat can help farmers because they can take the average temperature and decide what crop can survive around the average climate stat.
b) The average climate stat can help an Australian Tourist to decide what to pack for there holiday to Australia
7. The relationship between climate and vegetation is that Australia has many different climate types and vegetation that is suited for the environment thrives. Australia has many climate types and therefore has a wide range of vegetation.
8. a) The average temperature for:
Darwin - 142.4 mm
Hobart - 47.4 mm
b)there may be some months that have heaps of rain e.g. during the winter and less rainfall e.g. during the summer.
9. a) alice springs
b) melbourne