Questions:
1. What title does Kevin Rudd have in the Australian Government? Explain what this role entails.
Kevin Rudd is Foreign Minister which entails him to make the foreign policies for Australia as well as foreign correspondence to other nations around the world.
2. What is Kevin Rudd's concern?
Kevin Rudd is concerned that the North Korean government is blaming the destabilisation of his country on others, claiming him to "detached from reality".
3. What forum was he at to express his concerns?
Rudd was able to express his concerns at the A.S.E.A.N. Regional Forum where he lashed out at the North Korean government for blaming other countries for their de-stability.
4. What actions have North Korea performed recently which have Rudd alarmed and the region lacking stability?
North Korea has recently torpedoed a South Korean naval frigate, shelled civilians’ homes across the border and defied two UN Security Council resolutions by pursuing an enriched uranium weapons program.
5. What is a 'direct threat' to Australia according to Rudd?
The direct threat to Australia is becoming a target of North Korea's long range missile that can be fired up to 15,000km.
6. What do you think that Rudd is trying to accomplish diplomatically by calling out his North Korean counterpart publicly? How does this relate to Australia's relationship and role in the region?
They are forcing North Korea to reply which puts Australia in a leadership stance. This then means that Australia is placed in a higher position in the relationships with other countries in the area.
7. How does this relate to Australia's relationship to major allies?
This may mean that Australia is viewed differently my countries such as America and Britain. They might disagree with pointing out North Korea's mistakes and may therefore change the way they work and communicate with us.
By having America as an ally, being a big status country Australia can use them to communicate their message while they listen to us only because they fear that America might exert their power.
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Sunday, July 24, 2011
Australia's Aid Program
Questions On Article
1. Summarize the article in dot points and then write a paragraph stating your view on what the author is presenting.
1. Summarize the article in dot points and then write a paragraph stating your view on what the author is presenting.
- Australia's Aid Donation amount is growing each year as it becomes less necessary to donate aid.
- Aid may not be doing much to help establish the developing world as they may already be developing without help.
- By 2015 we will be spending $8 billion on aid program to overseas nations.
- Things we establish may be able to become established independently by developing countries.
- Richer countries donate money to assert power, maybe as they lose power (while developing countries experience economic growth) they feel a bigger need to assert it.
In part I agree with what the author is saying about the Aid programs currently set up in Australia. I agree that the amount being donated is too much for the amount that is needed by the developing countries. However, I believe that our donations do support and help the welfare of civilians of developing countries and having extra money can be more of a blessing than a burden.
2. Why do you think Australia is giving more Aid? What would be the benefits of such a policy? What would be the negatives?
The reasons for Australia's donations are probably because the way it puts us in a powerful position and the way it looks to other countries by giving so much. The benefits of our policy at the moment is that we are viewed as a generous country, we have respect from other countries as we are in a more powerful position. The negatives of the program means less money is spent on our economy which may need the financial boost that reducing aid donations could supply.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Mapping Skills
- What is it about the pressure system stalled over Australia that relates to the weather over the next 4 days?
A high pressure system lingers over the South-East of Australia.
2. What is the air pressure in each of the next 4 days for each of the capital cities? How does this correspond with the predicted weather for these cities?
SYDNEY - Thursday: 1020ha, Friday: 1020ha, Saturday: 1020ha, Sunday: 1016ha
These high pressure systems are shown in the constant temperatures occurring in Sydney over the next 4 days.
ADELAIDE - Thursday: 1029ha, Friday: 1026ha, Saturday: 1020ha, Sunday: 1020ha
The constant temperatures are the result of this steady high pressure system.
MELBOURNE - Thursday: 1022ha, Friday: 1025ha, Saturday: 1016ha, Sunday: 1020
The steady system shows the steady temperature and cloud cover.
BRISBANE - Thursday: 1016ha, Friday: 1016, Saturday: 1016ha, Sunday: 1017ha
High pressure system is steady over those days and the temperature also remains similar.
PERTH - Thursday: 1016ha, Friday: 1016ha, Saturday: 1016ha, Sunday: 1016ha
In Perth it remains mostly sunny on that weekend.
DARWIN - Thursday: 1014ha, Friday: 1014ha, Saturday: 1014ha, Sunday: 1014ha
The temperature continues to remain the same in Darwin - mostly sunny with low-30's.
HOBART - Thursday: 1024ha, Friday: 1024ha, Saturday: 1016ha, Sunday: 1016ha
Hobart remains to have various showers due to the minimal change in the pressure system.
1. What is the contour interval (sometimes abbreviated CI)? Convert to metric.
The contour interval is 6.1 metres.
2. What is the scale of the map? Convert it into the metric system.
1cm = 1.6km
3. What is the gradient of the line? Calculate in metric system.
48.8 divided by 3200 = 0.015km or 15metres
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Additional Questions
1. What is the distance and local relief between the centre of the pine plantation and the factory?
Distance of 5km and a local relief of 150 metres.
2. Give the Grid Reference for the Coal Mines as well as the local relief and distance between them.
GR829472 and GR894475, the distance is 3.25km and the local relief is 210 metres.
3. Give the Grid Reference for the intersection of the walking track and sealed road.
GR844440
4. What is the air pressure at Sydney and Perth?
1019ha at Sydney and 1012 at Perth
5. What is the wind speed and direction at Rockhampton?
14-23km/h going east.
6. What is the Latitude and Longitude at Melbourne?
36'S and 144'E
7. What is the Latitude and Longitude where it is raining?
16'S and 128'E
8. What is located in the SW just off the map?
An extreme low pressure system.
Athens in Five Images
1. Restoration - Athens experiences much acid rain and as such buildings are often vulnerable to wearing and erosion. One such building is the Parthenon which is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the world and so due to acid rain it needs to be restored into a quality condition and some of the marble bricks need to be replaced.
2. Deforestation - Due to the ever increasing population in Athens, they have needed to expand their territories outwards by huge amount. During expansion of the city they have come across various obstacles; forests and trees being one of them and so deforestation has occurred in order to continue Athens' growth.
3. Reservoirs - Another demand to the increasing population in Athens was the need for fresh, clean water. Lake Marathon is an artificially constructed body of water that was created as an effect of the development of the Marathon Dam. Interestingly, the material that the dam was made out of was the same as the materials used in the production of the Parthenon.
2. Deforestation - Due to the ever increasing population in Athens, they have needed to expand their territories outwards by huge amount. During expansion of the city they have come across various obstacles; forests and trees being one of them and so deforestation has occurred in order to continue Athens' growth.
3. Reservoirs - Another demand to the increasing population in Athens was the need for fresh, clean water. Lake Marathon is an artificially constructed body of water that was created as an effect of the development of the Marathon Dam. Interestingly, the material that the dam was made out of was the same as the materials used in the production of the Parthenon.
4. Athens Metro - Since its development in 2000, the Athens metro has reduced huge amounts of traffic on the streets and pollution from cars. The rapid transport system gets 1,150,000 riders a day.
5. Athens Basin or Attica - Athens is built around four large mountains one of which has been declared a national park. The geomorphology of Athens has been deemed one of the most complicated in the world, (Geomorphology is the study of how certain land forms are created). Due to these landforms, a temperature inversion occurs, plus the addition of pollution has been causing air pollution problems for Athens.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Assessment Preparation - Urban Sprawl
1. Identify specific examples of Urban Sprawl and Consolidation in Sydney and describe how these are examples of urban sprawl (include photos). (1 of each - consolidation and sprawl)
a) URBAN SPRAWL: Ropes Crossing in Parramatta is an example of urban sprawl. Located 10km east of Penrith CBD, it is the creation of a new suburb in rural Parramatta to create more housing, schools and parklands for the growing population of Sydney. It is approximately 900 hectares of land. There were many challenges and protests against the making of Ropes Crossing. People became aware that although it would make much more housing for Sydney's population growth it was destructing natural habitats for native flora and fauna. This is an example of Urban Sprawl because it is the production of a new suburb on the outskirts of Western Sydney.
b) URBAN CONSOLIDATION: Warriewood Valley has been under heavy commercial, industrial and residential development during the past 17 years and it is predicted that this is merely the halfway mark. What was once a valley filled with rural areas such as; horse paddocks, is now guttered streets paved with townhouses filling the streets. Althought there has been much debate against the development of Warriewood, Pittwater council and the state government feel it is necessary to house the large population increase but the approval has not occurred yet for Meriton Apartments to built their 600 appartments, 16; 3 and 5 storey apartments costing over $100million. This is an example of consolidation because an existing area is being built on and non-detached houses are being placed there, building up the population density rather than spreading it.
Proposed Style of Apartments in Warriewood.
2. In one of these examples you need to identify and list all of the INVOLVED PARTIES - (NGOs, governments, individuals, businesses or groups)
For Ropes Crossing in Parramatta, Delfin had a huge influence as they were producing the suburb. The Parramatta Council also welcomed the development as it was expected to supply a huge array of job opportunities and invite new families to join the area. However, there was some arguement, the NGO known as 'Western Sydney Regional Community Care Forum' felt that valuable habitats that were home to native flora and fauna would be lost with the creation of such a suburb.
In Warriewood, the council and government played an important role. Due to its unforeseen size and height, Oceanvale Apartments by Meriton has been moved to state government matter. At the moment they are pending their decision whether to allow it or not. The council also played a large part in the planning, they supplied information, data and suggestions to the state government so they were fully informed on their decision. Meriton is also involved in the process as they are the developers of the project. Sydney Water has stepped into the process as well as they have received reports that residents in the higher appartments will be able to see in the the local sewerage plant. Various residents have also been involved as well because they are concerned that this huge project will destroy what defines Warriewood.
3. Describe how all of these parties (at least two) are involved in this example of Urban Consolidation/Sprawl. Talk about what their interest is in this development/area of development. (At least two paragraphs for each group.)
Pittwater Council: After putting so much work into the arguement against high rise apartments Pittwater Council are no longer involved. Due to its enormous price and size, the proposed Oceanvale appartments have become state matter. The council feels hurt as they had placed so much effort into a counter attack but it is no longer in their hands, all their work may be worthless.
NSW Government- Department of Planning: As the cost and size of Oceanvale apartments exceeding the control of the council, the state government for planning needed to step. They were always for the construction of the homes because of the large population increase that has ocurred recently. However, many residents and councillors feel cheated because the government and the opposition both received donations from the Meriton boss Harry Triguboff. For this reason they should not have a say in this as their opinion has been made bias by Meriton.
Sydney Water: Sydney Water needed to step into the project development as it became apparent that residents in the higher appartments could see into the sewerage plant. They have said that they do not oppose the project but simply needed to highlight the fact.
4. What are the possible responses to the issue? Or, if there has been a response already, what is/has been, the response to this issue? (at least two responses)
There have been many responsesOceanvale apartments. Residents are concerned that their quiet suburb will become busy and traffic prone. Various groups have stated that the apartments will not fit into the environment or suburb due to its size and sense of grandeur. People also feel that apartments are not necessary where they live and that the council planned dwellings would suit much better. However, Meriton has trumped these claims saying that young couples are their demographic, those who can not afford detached housing.
5. Evaluate the effectiveness of one of the possible responses to this instance of Urban Sprawl/Consolidation.
The responses of residents have been very effective. Protests have occurred throughout Warriewood and many complaints sent. In the end this could have a huge affect on the decision made by the state government. When they come out in large numbers, the residents can create quite a stir. The media attention surrounding the development has become huge as it greatly influences everyone in the area. If this single development goes through, it could create a pathway for many other projects in the future which is something that the once farmland, Warriewood does not want.
a) URBAN SPRAWL: Ropes Crossing in Parramatta is an example of urban sprawl. Located 10km east of Penrith CBD, it is the creation of a new suburb in rural Parramatta to create more housing, schools and parklands for the growing population of Sydney. It is approximately 900 hectares of land. There were many challenges and protests against the making of Ropes Crossing. People became aware that although it would make much more housing for Sydney's population growth it was destructing natural habitats for native flora and fauna. This is an example of Urban Sprawl because it is the production of a new suburb on the outskirts of Western Sydney.
b) URBAN CONSOLIDATION: Warriewood Valley has been under heavy commercial, industrial and residential development during the past 17 years and it is predicted that this is merely the halfway mark. What was once a valley filled with rural areas such as; horse paddocks, is now guttered streets paved with townhouses filling the streets. Althought there has been much debate against the development of Warriewood, Pittwater council and the state government feel it is necessary to house the large population increase but the approval has not occurred yet for Meriton Apartments to built their 600 appartments, 16; 3 and 5 storey apartments costing over $100million. This is an example of consolidation because an existing area is being built on and non-detached houses are being placed there, building up the population density rather than spreading it.
Proposed Style of Apartments in Warriewood.
2. In one of these examples you need to identify and list all of the INVOLVED PARTIES - (NGOs, governments, individuals, businesses or groups)
For Ropes Crossing in Parramatta, Delfin had a huge influence as they were producing the suburb. The Parramatta Council also welcomed the development as it was expected to supply a huge array of job opportunities and invite new families to join the area. However, there was some arguement, the NGO known as 'Western Sydney Regional Community Care Forum' felt that valuable habitats that were home to native flora and fauna would be lost with the creation of such a suburb.
In Warriewood, the council and government played an important role. Due to its unforeseen size and height, Oceanvale Apartments by Meriton has been moved to state government matter. At the moment they are pending their decision whether to allow it or not. The council also played a large part in the planning, they supplied information, data and suggestions to the state government so they were fully informed on their decision. Meriton is also involved in the process as they are the developers of the project. Sydney Water has stepped into the process as well as they have received reports that residents in the higher appartments will be able to see in the the local sewerage plant. Various residents have also been involved as well because they are concerned that this huge project will destroy what defines Warriewood.
3. Describe how all of these parties (at least two) are involved in this example of Urban Consolidation/Sprawl. Talk about what their interest is in this development/area of development. (At least two paragraphs for each group.)
Meriton: The developers and managers of the entire project obviously have a key influence. Many residents and Pittwater Council are strongly opposed to the idea of allowing them to build such unnecessary projects but Meriton claims that because they are only five storeys high they are not considered 'highrise' appartments and all views of the sewerage plant will be appropriately screened.
Pittwater Council: After putting so much work into the arguement against high rise apartments Pittwater Council are no longer involved. Due to its enormous price and size, the proposed Oceanvale appartments have become state matter. The council feels hurt as they had placed so much effort into a counter attack but it is no longer in their hands, all their work may be worthless.
NSW Government- Department of Planning: As the cost and size of Oceanvale apartments exceeding the control of the council, the state government for planning needed to step. They were always for the construction of the homes because of the large population increase that has ocurred recently. However, many residents and councillors feel cheated because the government and the opposition both received donations from the Meriton boss Harry Triguboff. For this reason they should not have a say in this as their opinion has been made bias by Meriton.
Sydney Water: Sydney Water needed to step into the project development as it became apparent that residents in the higher appartments could see into the sewerage plant. They have said that they do not oppose the project but simply needed to highlight the fact.
4. What are the possible responses to the issue? Or, if there has been a response already, what is/has been, the response to this issue? (at least two responses)
There have been many responsesOceanvale apartments. Residents are concerned that their quiet suburb will become busy and traffic prone. Various groups have stated that the apartments will not fit into the environment or suburb due to its size and sense of grandeur. People also feel that apartments are not necessary where they live and that the council planned dwellings would suit much better. However, Meriton has trumped these claims saying that young couples are their demographic, those who can not afford detached housing.
5. Evaluate the effectiveness of one of the possible responses to this instance of Urban Sprawl/Consolidation.
The responses of residents have been very effective. Protests have occurred throughout Warriewood and many complaints sent. In the end this could have a huge affect on the decision made by the state government. When they come out in large numbers, the residents can create quite a stir. The media attention surrounding the development has become huge as it greatly influences everyone in the area. If this single development goes through, it could create a pathway for many other projects in the future which is something that the once farmland, Warriewood does not want.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Jordan Springs - Questions
1. Is this an example of urban consolidation or urban sprawl? Why?
Jordan Springs is an example of urban sprawl because land ownership and homes are being built further away from the city. Jordan Springs is located in Penrith.
2. Do you think that this development is positive or negative for the surrounding community? For Sydney? For Australia?For Australia this development will allow space and housing for the increasing population. For Sydney it could mean that our urban centre is spreading thinner, more and better transport systems need to be made for this to occur successfully. Penrith will recieve an increase in job oppurtunities however, the production means that natural habitats will be destroyed for new ones to be made and various groups are against this.
Jordan Springs is an example of urban sprawl because land ownership and homes are being built further away from the city. Jordan Springs is located in Penrith.
2. Do you think that this development is positive or negative for the surrounding community? For Sydney? For Australia?For Australia this development will allow space and housing for the increasing population. For Sydney it could mean that our urban centre is spreading thinner, more and better transport systems need to be made for this to occur successfully. Penrith will recieve an increase in job oppurtunities however, the production means that natural habitats will be destroyed for new ones to be made and various groups are against this.
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