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.
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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.
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