This year in geography was probably one of the best years I have experienced. The work load was very reasonable, and the use of blogs made the whole system very easy and simple. In the past, I don't feel that I have learnt that much during Geography but this year has allowed me to experience a different type of teaching and I enjoyed the change. With the use of technology I now understand more about the goings on around my computer and the wide range of possibilities on the Internet.
In the beginning of the year, I enjoyed the 'big wave profile' as well as the chance to work with new software such a 'Screen Shot Studio' which added a lot of professionalism to my work. Of all the projects we did this year I felt that the most rewarding would have been the website both in terms of experience and I got the most understanding out of it. It helped me develop a strong understanding on the question that would later be asked in the yearly exam, our assessment AND school certificate.
Towards the end of the year I thought that the use of quick quizzes was the best way to get everyone focused and I loved the amount of lollies that it supplied! Thank you for a wonderful year in Geography!
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Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Let the Games Begin
Outline the main geographical processes relevant to Coastal Management.
For Coastal Management, closed to all geographical processes are relevant. One such process is Long Shore Drift/Transportation which is the movement of sand, due to ocean currents and diverging waves and refraction, along a single direction of the beach. The effect on coastal management is that permanent structures along the coast line can sometimes become nearer the water. This then brings in the effect of erosion along coastlines. An example of this is at Dee Why beach where a sea wall was built to replace a previous one which was destructed after storm waves and large amounts of erosion. Erosion is one of the main processes effect Coastal Management as it has one of the greatest effects along the coastline and therefore needs the greatest management. Other processes that have are relevant to Coastal Management include; corrosion, hydraulic action, abrasion, and various types of waves (ie plunging, spilling and surging waves).
For Coastal Management, closed to all geographical processes are relevant. One such process is Long Shore Drift/Transportation which is the movement of sand, due to ocean currents and diverging waves and refraction, along a single direction of the beach. The effect on coastal management is that permanent structures along the coast line can sometimes become nearer the water. This then brings in the effect of erosion along coastlines. An example of this is at Dee Why beach where a sea wall was built to replace a previous one which was destructed after storm waves and large amounts of erosion. Erosion is one of the main processes effect Coastal Management as it has one of the greatest effects along the coastline and therefore needs the greatest management. Other processes that have are relevant to Coastal Management include; corrosion, hydraulic action, abrasion, and various types of waves (ie plunging, spilling and surging waves).
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Defence Set to Give US More Military Access
1. What are the US and Australian military forces agreeing to currently? What the specific implications of this agreement?
The forces are agreeing to give US access into Australian bases as well as information. This will create significant military escalation between and Australia and the US.
2. What is the name of the summit where Australia's Defense Minister and the US's Secretary of Defence will meet?AUSMIN is the name of the summit.
3. Which country is the US specifically reacting to?China
4. What are the US planners looking to achieve with this agreement regarding troop movement?A better placement of troops for future threats and uncertainties.
5. What are other key areas of discussion at the summit?Other topics discussed at the meeting include; 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.
6. What does this agreement mean for Australia's future in the Regional and Global context?
This agreement means that Australia's will become more involved in the US's military strategies and they will be more involved in our training process. It also means that Australia could become more powerfully in terms of defence and global relationships.
The forces are agreeing to give US access into Australian bases as well as information. This will create significant military escalation between and Australia and the US.
2. What is the name of the summit where Australia's Defense Minister and the US's Secretary of Defence will meet?AUSMIN is the name of the summit.
3. Which country is the US specifically reacting to?China
4. What are the US planners looking to achieve with this agreement regarding troop movement?A better placement of troops for future threats and uncertainties.
5. What are other key areas of discussion at the summit?Other topics discussed at the meeting include; 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.
6. What does this agreement mean for Australia's future in the Regional and Global context?
This agreement means that Australia's will become more involved in the US's military strategies and they will be more involved in our training process. It also means that Australia could become more powerfully in terms of defence and global relationships.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Mapping Skills
Source A-C
1. What is the predicted population growth rate in 2030?
The predicted population growth in 2030 is 0.75%.
2. What is the predicted population change in 2030?
The predicted population change in 2030 is 60million.
3. What region of the world is predicted to have the greatest gross increase in percentage between 1800 and 2050?
Africa is predicted to have the greatest gross increase in percentage between 1800 and 2050.
Source D
1. How many males and females are there in Ethiopia for the age range 60-64 in the year 2000?
1.2 million males and females were in Ethopia from the age range 60-64 in the year 2000.
2. How many males and females are there in Italy for the age range 60-64 in the year 2000?
3.8million males and females were in Italy that were 60-64 in 2000.
3. Why do you think that there is such a difference between these two countries?
There is such a difference in the two countries because Ethopia is a developing nation with a growing economy while Italy is an aging population with a steady economy.
Source E
1. What is located at GR831979?
Dunbogan Beach
2. What is the highest point at AR7997?
490metres high - the top of the mountain
3. What is the contour interval for the map?
10 metres
4. What physical feature is located at GR820975?
Wet Swamp
5. Approximately how far is the Laurieton Sporting Complex from Hanleys Point on the Camden Haven Inlet?
1km
6. Give the GR for the North Haven Public School.
GR831001
7. What is the highest point at Camden Head? Give the height and GR.
79 metres high and is at GR848987
1. What is the predicted population growth rate in 2030?
The predicted population growth in 2030 is 0.75%.
2. What is the predicted population change in 2030?
The predicted population change in 2030 is 60million.
3. What region of the world is predicted to have the greatest gross increase in percentage between 1800 and 2050?
Africa is predicted to have the greatest gross increase in percentage between 1800 and 2050.
Source D
1. How many males and females are there in Ethiopia for the age range 60-64 in the year 2000?
1.2 million males and females were in Ethopia from the age range 60-64 in the year 2000.
2. How many males and females are there in Italy for the age range 60-64 in the year 2000?
3.8million males and females were in Italy that were 60-64 in 2000.
3. Why do you think that there is such a difference between these two countries?
There is such a difference in the two countries because Ethopia is a developing nation with a growing economy while Italy is an aging population with a steady economy.
Source E
1. What is located at GR831979?
Dunbogan Beach
2. What is the highest point at AR7997?
490metres high - the top of the mountain
3. What is the contour interval for the map?
10 metres
4. What physical feature is located at GR820975?
Wet Swamp
5. Approximately how far is the Laurieton Sporting Complex from Hanleys Point on the Camden Haven Inlet?
1km
6. Give the GR for the North Haven Public School.
GR831001
7. What is the highest point at Camden Head? Give the height and GR.
79 metres high and is at GR848987
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Go Back To Where You Came From Reflection
1. What is your initial reaction to the show?
Initially, I didn't expect the show to go into so much depth of the asylum seeker issue or have such a big effect on the people entering the competition. Raye was the quickest to change and her stay at Wadonga (the first place) immediately showed a change in her relationship and prejudice on asylum seekers and refugees. For Raquel, the effect of the programme didn't take place until the end, when she met the relatives of those she stayed with of the start. I think it hit her how far they needed to go until they achieve relative safety.
2. What percentage of immigrants are refugees?
Of all immigrants in Australia, 1.5% of those are refugees.
3. Why does such a small number of people make for such a big deal both politically and in the media?
There are many reasons why the refugee issue poses such an issue to Australian's both in politics and the media. People often frown upon them as they are considered to be involved in illegal activity and often these people don't understand the issues that they experience in their homeland and the reasons why they have left. The political issue is involved as there are many arguments for and against the refugees and what to do with them. The media then scandalizes these events and this is how it becomes an issue.
4. Where does Australia rank among countries accepting refugees?
Australia ranks 18th among countries accepting refugees.
5. To what extent do we have an obligation to help other people suffering in the world?
The UN Peace Treaty states somewhere that we have to accept those who declare asylum. However, there are many things that we aren't obliged to do in the case. Australia is not obliged to assist those in poverty, war and famine but chose to any way.
6. How much extra support do refugees receive in comparison to other Australian citizens?
Refugees receive no extra support than other Australian citizens.
7. How many Asian nations have signed the UN Refugee Convention?
There are eleven Asian nations that have signed the UN Refugee Convention.
8. Why is it important to note that Malaysia has not signed the UN Refugee Convention? What does this mean for refugees in Malaysia?
It is important to note this as this means that Malaysian refugee's have less rights than refugees in countries that have signed the UN Refugee Convention. This also creates an interesting relationship and stance between Australia and Malaysia.
Initially, I didn't expect the show to go into so much depth of the asylum seeker issue or have such a big effect on the people entering the competition. Raye was the quickest to change and her stay at Wadonga (the first place) immediately showed a change in her relationship and prejudice on asylum seekers and refugees. For Raquel, the effect of the programme didn't take place until the end, when she met the relatives of those she stayed with of the start. I think it hit her how far they needed to go until they achieve relative safety.
2. What percentage of immigrants are refugees?
Of all immigrants in Australia, 1.5% of those are refugees.
3. Why does such a small number of people make for such a big deal both politically and in the media?
There are many reasons why the refugee issue poses such an issue to Australian's both in politics and the media. People often frown upon them as they are considered to be involved in illegal activity and often these people don't understand the issues that they experience in their homeland and the reasons why they have left. The political issue is involved as there are many arguments for and against the refugees and what to do with them. The media then scandalizes these events and this is how it becomes an issue.
4. Where does Australia rank among countries accepting refugees?
Australia ranks 18th among countries accepting refugees.
5. To what extent do we have an obligation to help other people suffering in the world?
The UN Peace Treaty states somewhere that we have to accept those who declare asylum. However, there are many things that we aren't obliged to do in the case. Australia is not obliged to assist those in poverty, war and famine but chose to any way.
6. How much extra support do refugees receive in comparison to other Australian citizens?
Refugees receive no extra support than other Australian citizens.
7. How many Asian nations have signed the UN Refugee Convention?
There are eleven Asian nations that have signed the UN Refugee Convention.
8. Why is it important to note that Malaysia has not signed the UN Refugee Convention? What does this mean for refugees in Malaysia?
It is important to note this as this means that Malaysian refugee's have less rights than refugees in countries that have signed the UN Refugee Convention. This also creates an interesting relationship and stance between Australia and Malaysia.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Asylum Seekers Video
1. What is the deal between Australia and Malaysia? (What are the numbers of people being 'swapped'?)
Australia will send 800 asylum seekers in exchange for 4000 refugees from Malaysia.
2. What rights will they have in Malaysia which will allow them to support themselves?
They will be treated with dignity and respect and the Australia government will provide money for healthcare and education.
3. How does Malaysia normally treat illegal immigrants?
They do not give them the right to work, the Australian will have the right to work. They also round them up and put them in detention centres if caught at work sites.
4. Are children being sent to Malaysia?
Yes and the children will have an education.
5. What is going to happen to the processing of the 500+ people currently in Australia who have arrived from the 7th of May?
They will be processed in Australia
6. What do refugee advocates worry about for the 800 asylum seekers?
They worry that there is no way the government can guarantee the human rights safe guards to protect the asylum seekers.
7. What is the goal of this 'swap' program?
The goal of the program is to meet the human rights of the asylum seekers as well as keeping those Australian's happy who want to see the boats leave Australia. It is also meant to deter asylum seekers from taking a boat to Australian shores.
8. Do you think that it will work? Why/why not?
I think the plan will not work to the best way that it is planned to. There is no way the government can be sure what will happen to the refugees sent to Malaysia and what of those asylum seekers who seeked refuge from Malaysia only to be sent back.
Australia will send 800 asylum seekers in exchange for 4000 refugees from Malaysia.
2. What rights will they have in Malaysia which will allow them to support themselves?
They will be treated with dignity and respect and the Australia government will provide money for healthcare and education.
3. How does Malaysia normally treat illegal immigrants?
They do not give them the right to work, the Australian will have the right to work. They also round them up and put them in detention centres if caught at work sites.
4. Are children being sent to Malaysia?
Yes and the children will have an education.
5. What is going to happen to the processing of the 500+ people currently in Australia who have arrived from the 7th of May?
They will be processed in Australia
6. What do refugee advocates worry about for the 800 asylum seekers?
They worry that there is no way the government can guarantee the human rights safe guards to protect the asylum seekers.
7. What is the goal of this 'swap' program?
The goal of the program is to meet the human rights of the asylum seekers as well as keeping those Australian's happy who want to see the boats leave Australia. It is also meant to deter asylum seekers from taking a boat to Australian shores.
8. Do you think that it will work? Why/why not?
I think the plan will not work to the best way that it is planned to. There is no way the government can be sure what will happen to the refugees sent to Malaysia and what of those asylum seekers who seeked refuge from Malaysia only to be sent back.
Immigration
1. What is an asylum seeker?
An asylum seeker is a person who has fled their own country and applies to the government of another country for protection as a refugee.
2. What reasons would they leave their country and come to Australia?
Often asylum seekers flee their country due to war, famine or poverty and they usually come to Australia to create a better life for themselves.
3. What reasons will allow them to be approved for asylum?
Reasons that asylum seekers would be allowed to seek refuge is if they have fled a country that can no longer give the a sustainable life.
4. From what countries are most asylum seekers coming?
Most refugees are from Middle-Eastern and African countries such as Iraq, Somalia, Afghan, and Conga Dominican Republic.
An asylum seeker is a person who has fled their own country and applies to the government of another country for protection as a refugee.
2. What reasons would they leave their country and come to Australia?
Often asylum seekers flee their country due to war, famine or poverty and they usually come to Australia to create a better life for themselves.
3. What reasons will allow them to be approved for asylum?
Reasons that asylum seekers would be allowed to seek refuge is if they have fled a country that can no longer give the a sustainable life.
4. From what countries are most asylum seekers coming?
Most refugees are from Middle-Eastern and African countries such as Iraq, Somalia, Afghan, and Conga Dominican Republic.
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