Year 10: Let the games begin

Outline the main geographical processes relevant to Coastal Management.


Geographical processes relevant to Coastal Management are designed to protect the shore and surrounding areas from things such as corrosion, erosion, large waves and storms. One process in regards to Coastal Management is the construction of sea walls. Sea walls are Walls of concrete or rock, built at the base of a cliff or at the back of a beach, or used to protect a settlement against erosion or flooding. Another process is building revetments which are wooden slanted or upright blockades, built parallel to the sea on the coast, usually towards the back of the beach to protect the cliff or settlement beyond. Beach nourishment or replenishment is one of the most popular techniques of coastal defence management schemes. This involves importing sand off the beach and piling it on top of the existing sand. 

Year 10: Revision

Answer these three long response questions from last years Yearly Exam:

Question 24 (15 marks)

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In your answer you will be assessed on your ability to:

*organise and communicate your knowledge and understanding effectively

* support your ideas with relevant examples

*use geographic terms appropriately

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A)    Explain Australia’s regional and global links with ONE nation from two of the following areas:  aid, defence, migration, trade.

Australia's relationship in terms of Defence with the United States is very strong. Australia relies on the United States for protection as they do not have a large enough defence force for the whole country. Australia has strengthened its relationship over the years since Wolrd War II by helping America in wars such as Korea and Vietnam as well as forming groups like the ANZUS (Australia New Zealand United States) treaty which binds the three countries together in times of war or conflict in the region. Through strengthening these relationships Australia is confident that the US military would aid them if they came under any threat. 

B)    Examine the future challenges and responses for Australia to EITHER Human rights OR Reconciliation OR Future population. 

C)    Outline Australia’s changing regional role and/or global role in relation to the role of non-government organisations.

Y10: Defense Set to Give US More Military Access

What are the US and Australian military forces agreeing to currently? What the specific implications of this agreement?

Shared facilities are expected to include HMAS Stirling naval base in Western Australia, an army base in Townsville as the primary location for operations, the port of Darwin and the Bradshaw Field Training Area in the Northern Territory.

The agreements, a key focus of this year's talks on defence and foreign affairs issues in San Francisco, will mean the Americans will not just be offered space on a base, they will be there with what Defence calls "full knowledge and concurrence" with full access to intelligence and maintenance facilities.

What is the name of the summit where Australia's Defense Minister and the US's Secretary of Defense will meet?

AUSMIN

Which country is the US specifically reacting to?

China

What are the US planners looking to achieve with this agreement regarding troop movement?

Effective spread of forces worldwide and effective movement of forces by breaking down the globe into regions.

What are other key areas of discussion at the summit?

Other key areas for discussion at the talks will be cyber security, progress in Afghanistan and the state of the Joint Strike Fighter project. Australia plans to buy up to 100 of the revolutionary multi-role jets to replace the RAAF's F-111 bombers, retired last year, and its F/A-18 Hornets.

What does this agreement mean for Australia's future in the Regional and Global context?


It provides Australia with increased security but it may make China think that Australia doesn't trust them.

Mapping Skills: Geography Preliminary - 2006

What is the predicted population growth rate in 2030? - .75 %

What is the predicted population change in 2030? - 60 million.

What region of the world is predicted to have the greatest gross increase in percentage between 1800 and 2050? - Africa.

How many males and females are there in Ethiopia for the age range 60-64 in the year 2000? - approx 4.4 million. 2.2 million for each gender

How many males and females are there in Italy for the age range 60-64 in the year 2000? - 3.7 milion

1.8 males/1.7 females

Why do you think that there is such a difference between these two countries? - There is a noticeable difference between both countries because of the large growth rate in population of ethopia and the fact that italys population decreases over the 50 years.

What is located at GR831979? - Dicks Hill

What is the highest point at AR7997? - Camden Haven

What is the contour interval for the map? - 10 metres

What physical feature is located at GR820975? - A wet swamp.

Approximately how far is the Laurieton Sporting Complex from Hanleys Point on the Camden Haven Inlet? - 1km

Give the GR for the North Haven Public School. - 8300

What is the highest point at Camden Head? Give the height and GR. - Laurieton - 79 metres - 8498.

Go Back to Where You Came From Reflection

• What is your initial reaction to the show?

The program depicts the journey of 6 people as they travel through different countries and experiences the same things that refugees experience. My first reactions are that the show is very first hand and shows how the characters develop their views.

Take this Quiz: http://www.sbs.com.au/thefacttester?question=4

• What percentage of immigrants are refugees?

1.5%

• Why does such a small number of people make for such a big deal both politically and in the media? (Give your opinion)

Because most of them are illegal.

• Where does Australia rank among countries accepting refugees?

Australia is the 18th highest country in accepting refugees.

• To what extent do we have an obligation to help other people suffering in the world? (your opinion)

I think we do because we are in a very developing region which has many refugees seeking asylum.

• How much extra support do refugees receive in comparison to other Australian citizens?

Refugees are supplied with conditions to live in whether they be comfortable or not which many homeless Australian's do not receive as well as meals and clothing.

• How many Asian nations have signed the UN Refugee Convention?

11

• Why is it important to note that Malaysia has not signed the UN Refugee Convention? What does this mean for refugees in Malaysia?

This means that countries to not feel obliged to take refugees from Malaysia and therefore refugees from Malaysia are least likely to be accepted.

Year 10: Trade: ASEAN members start moves to harmonize policies | BusinessWorld Online Edition

1. To improve and harmonize trade and investment policies.

2. The Economic Research institute for ASEAN. They intend to monitor how the propsed plan and to keep track on the success of it.

3. The ASEAN Economic community. They plan on helping countries identify commitments that will deliver the best results.

4. The three areas of focus are: Trade and transport,services and investment facilitation.

5. The groups plan to meet once a year in order to maintain its goals and remain successful.

6. They intend to establish a knowledge bank that includes possible tools that members can use to pursue effective reforms.

7.Dato Lim Jock Hoi  is the chairman and he is the minister for foreign affairs for Brunei. Brunei has a population of 400000 which is extremely low compared to Australia. Their GDP is 20.382 billion.

8. Economic integration refers to trade unification between different states by the partial or full abolishing of customs tariffs on trade taking place within the borders of each state.

9. I think it is a good thing for Australia because it will improve Australias image as they will be helping countries that are in a worse position economically and they will be encouraging growth between them.

Year 10: Military - US/Australia Alliance

1.Who is Steven Smith and what important role does he play for the Australian Government?
Steven Smith is the Defence Minister for the Australian Government. This means that he is in charge of all affairs regarding defence.

2. What is the Brookings Institution where Mr. Smith delivered his speech?

The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct high-quality, independent research and, based on that research, to provide innovative, practical recommendations that advance three broad goals:

• Strengthen American democracy;
• Foster the economic and social welfare, security and opportunity of all Americans and
• Secure a more open, safe, prosperous and cooperative international system.

Brookings is proud to be consistently ranked as the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tank.

3. What role does the Australia/US Alliance play in Australia's 'strategic and security arrangements'?
Mr Smith said it was unambiguously in Australia's national interest for the US to be active and engaged in the Asia-Pacific, as the region became the world's centre of gravity and as economic, political, military and strategic influence shifted.

4. What is important about Australia's global location for this alliance?
He said Australia saw greater US focus on the Asia-Pacific as the demands of current operations reduced and the US strategic priority returned to the region.

5. What contributions has Australia made to this alliance for the last 50 years?
"For almost 50 years, through the joint defence facilities in Australia, we have made a significant contribution to US national security by hosting or supporting some of the US's most sensitive and critical strategic capabilities," Mr Smith said. "These include systems related to intelligence collection, ballistic-missile early warning, submarine communications, and satellite-based communications."

6. What did the minister say about the Australian companies who do business with the US?
The minister said 9000 Australian companies did business in the US. "They pay an average wage of $US70,000 ($63,490) per employee per annum and include your largest shopping-centre owner and two of your largest 20 banks," he said.

7. Why does the minister point out this information about this company? What does it highlight about the relationship between Australia and the US?
The minister points out the information to show how much help Australia is giving to the US and that they deserve the US's help if it is needed.

8. What is the country central to Australia's relationships in the region?
China

9. What is Australia trying to foster with this country?
Because China is becoming the new super power of the world, overtaking the US, and Australia wants a piece of the action. So it is in ally with China instead of being seen as a country that could easily be invaded by China.

10. Why do you think that this is important to Australia?
This is important to Australia in terms of security as well as relations with other countries in the region. If Australia does not have a solid relationship with China within the next 10 years there will be a threat of invasion from the new superpower of the world. 


2nd Article


1. What is the US planning on locating in Australia? Where? Why?

AMERICAN military hardware and personnel could be permanently located in Australia.

Defence Minister Stephen Smith in Washington yesterday revealed he was keen to cement formal links so the US could:

POSITION military equipment on Australian soil including at Woomera in the state's Far North.

HAVE greater access to Australian training and test ranges, such as Shoalwater Bay in Queensland and Woomera.

REGULARLY use Australian bases and ports.

2. What implications does this have on the coordination between Australian and American forces?
In addition to bases, the pair discussed worrying delays to the massive Joint Strike Fighter program and ways the US could assist Australia to develop its next generation of conventional submarines.