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Australia’s Geography & Trade Choice Board
Objective
Describe how Australia’s location, climate, and natural resources impact trade and affect where people live.
Directions
Review the nine options in the grid below.
Choose three (3) activities to complete. Your choices must connect to form a straight line (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal).
The Middle Square is REQUIRED.
Use your textbook, atlas, or provided notes to ensure your facts are accurate.
You have 3 class days to complete all three tasks. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS. WILL RECEIVE A ZERO IF NOT RECEIVED BY FRIDAY AT END OF YOUR CLASS PERIOD.
Shape
The Choice Board Grid
1. The Real Estate Agent
2. The Trade Map
3. The Postcard Home
Create a "For Sale" flyer for a home in a coastal city (like Sydney). Explain why people want to live there based on the Climate.
Draw a map of Australia showing 3 Natural Resources and draw arrows pointing toward trade partners in Asia.
Write a postcard from the "Outback." Describe the harsh Climate and explain why so few people live there.
4. The Resource Infographic
5. THE BIG "WHY" (Required)
6. The Weather Reporter
Create a chart linking 3 resources (Gold, Coal, Iron Ore) to how they are traded and which coastal ports are used.
Write a paragraph explaining why 90% of Australians live on the coast rather than the dry interior (Outback).
Record a 1-minute video for a news forecast comparing the Tropical North to the Temperate Southeast.
7. The Master Mapper
8. The Port City Profile
9. The Survival Guide
Label all 6 features on the provided blank map. Use blue for water and brown/green for land features. Draw a Compass Rose in the corner.
Pick a major port (like Brisbane). List what resources go out and why the Location makes it a good place to live.
Create a "Quick Guide" for a new business. Explain how Australia's Location makes it easy to trade with China/Japan.
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Grading Rubric
Criteria
Proficient (20-16)
Developing (15 – 10)
Beginning (9-0)
Score
Content Accuracy
1-2 minor factual errors regarding geography.
Multiple errors; shows lack of understanding.
/20
Connection to Trade
Clearly explains how resources get from Australia to other countries.
Mentions trade but doesn't explain how location helps.
Trade is not mentioned or is incorrect.
/20
Population Logic
Explains why people prefer the coast over the interior.
Identifies where people live but not the "why."
Does not address population density.
/20
Choice & Completion
Three tasks completed in a row, including the middle square.
Three tasks completed, but not in a row.
Fewer than three tasks completed.
/20
Effort & Clarity
Work is neat, organized, and easy to read.
Work is mostly legible but appears rushed.
Work is difficult to read or unfinished.
/20
TOTAL SCORE
/100
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Good choice: I’ll complete the diagonal line 1 → 5 → 9 (The Real Estate Agent, THE BIG "WHY", The Survival Guide). Below are ready-to-use answers you can copy/paste, print, or draw into your assignment. Tell me if you want them formatted as a flyer or postcard image.
1) The Real Estate Agent — For Sale flyer (coastal city: Sydney)
For Sale: Sunny 3‑bed Home, 10 min to the Beach — Sydney Suburb
Why this location is great (Climate reasons)
- Mild, temperate coastal climate: warm summers and cool, not-severe winters make outdoor living comfortable year-round. Average highs ~18–26°C in summer and ~8–17°C in winter.
- Sea breezes and the nearby ocean moderate temperatures and reduce extremes (cooler summers than inland).
- Rainfall is spread across the year, keeping gardens green and reducing drought stress for homeowners (though droughts can still occur across Australia).
- The comfortable climate supports outdoor recreation (beaches, parks, walking, cafés), which attracts families, young professionals, and retirees.
Other selling points (tie to climate & livability)
- Short walk to beaches, coastal walking tracks and harborside cafés — good for active outdoor lifestyle.
- Easy access to public transport, schools, and shops — comfortable commuting without extreme weather delays.
- Lower heating/cooling costs compared with hotter inland or colder highland areas.
- Because the coastal climate is more pleasant and reliable, coastal cities like Sydney have strong housing demand, good services, and many job opportunities.
5) THE BIG "WHY" (Required) — Paragraph explaining why about 90% of Australians live on the coast
About 90% of Australians live near the coast because coastal areas provide the water, milder climate, fertile land and transportation links that support towns, farms and industry. Coastal regions get more reliable rainfall and have better soils for agriculture than the arid interior, so food and water supplies are easier to maintain. Major cities and jobs developed along the coast because harbors are natural sites for ports; ports allow easy sea trade with Asia and the rest of the world, which creates business and employment. The coast’s milder temperatures and access to beaches and services make daily life more comfortable than the Outback, where summers can be extremely hot, rainfall is low and spread out, soils are poor, and infrastructure (roads, hospitals, schools) is sparse. Historically, European settlement, industry and transport also concentrated on the coastline, reinforcing population growth there.
9) The Survival Guide — Quick Guide for a new business: how Australia’s location makes trade with China/Japan easy (and practical next steps)
Why Australia’s location helps your business
- Geographic advantage: Australia sits close to East Asia compared with Europe/America, so sea freight routes to China and Japan are shorter — lower shipping time and cost for bulk and container goods.
- Strong demand nearby: China and Japan are large, nearby markets for Australia’s main exports (iron ore, coal, LNG, agricultural products).
- Good port infrastructure: Australia has modern ports (e.g., Port Hedland, Newcastle, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Fremantle) that handle bulk commodities and container freight.
- Trade agreements: Australia has free-trade agreements (e.g., with China and Japan) that reduce some tariffs and paperwork for many goods.
Practical checklist for a new exporter
1. Choose the right port: match port facilities to your product — bulk ports for iron ore/coal (e.g., Port Hedland, Newcastle), container ports for manufactured or packaged goods (e.g., Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Fremantle).
2. Select transport mode: bulk carriers for minerals/commodities; container shipping for packaged goods; air freight for high-value or time-sensitive items.
3. Use a freight forwarder: they handle booking space, consolidation, export documentation and customs clearance.
4. Learn customs & biosecurity rules: Australia, China and Japan have strict import requirements (labelling, inspections, phytosanitary certificates for food/agriculture). Get permits early.
5. Check tariffs & rules under FTAs: use ChAFTA and JAEPA provisions where applicable to reduce costs and speed customs.
6. Set up secure payment terms: consider letters of credit, deposits, or trade insurance to reduce payment risk.
7. Plan packaging & labeling to meet destination standards and protect goods on long sea journeys.
8. Factor in currency and shipping fluctuations: build buffer into pricing for freight cost or AUD/CNY/JPY swings.
9. Build relationships: find local import partners or distributors in China/Japan who understand local sales channels and regulations.
10. Insure shipments: cargo insurance for sea freight and coverage for delays or damage.
Example (short): If you export beef or wheat to Japan/China, pack to export standards, book container space through a forwarder at a nearby container port (e.g., Sydney or Melbourne), provide required export health certificates, and use the relevant FTA to reduce tariffs where eligible. Bulk exports (iron ore, coal) typically go from specialized bulk terminals (e.g., Port Hedland for iron ore) on bulk carriers directly to Asian steel mills.
Want these turned into a printable flyer and one-page “Quick Guide” PDF or a neat handwritten layout you can copy into your worksheet? I can format them or shorten/lengthen any part.
1) The Real Estate Agent — For Sale flyer (coastal city: Sydney)
For Sale: Sunny 3‑bed Home, 10 min to the Beach — Sydney Suburb
Why this location is great (Climate reasons)
- Mild, temperate coastal climate: warm summers and cool, not-severe winters make outdoor living comfortable year-round. Average highs ~18–26°C in summer and ~8–17°C in winter.
- Sea breezes and the nearby ocean moderate temperatures and reduce extremes (cooler summers than inland).
- Rainfall is spread across the year, keeping gardens green and reducing drought stress for homeowners (though droughts can still occur across Australia).
- The comfortable climate supports outdoor recreation (beaches, parks, walking, cafés), which attracts families, young professionals, and retirees.
Other selling points (tie to climate & livability)
- Short walk to beaches, coastal walking tracks and harborside cafés — good for active outdoor lifestyle.
- Easy access to public transport, schools, and shops — comfortable commuting without extreme weather delays.
- Lower heating/cooling costs compared with hotter inland or colder highland areas.
- Because the coastal climate is more pleasant and reliable, coastal cities like Sydney have strong housing demand, good services, and many job opportunities.
5) THE BIG "WHY" (Required) — Paragraph explaining why about 90% of Australians live on the coast
About 90% of Australians live near the coast because coastal areas provide the water, milder climate, fertile land and transportation links that support towns, farms and industry. Coastal regions get more reliable rainfall and have better soils for agriculture than the arid interior, so food and water supplies are easier to maintain. Major cities and jobs developed along the coast because harbors are natural sites for ports; ports allow easy sea trade with Asia and the rest of the world, which creates business and employment. The coast’s milder temperatures and access to beaches and services make daily life more comfortable than the Outback, where summers can be extremely hot, rainfall is low and spread out, soils are poor, and infrastructure (roads, hospitals, schools) is sparse. Historically, European settlement, industry and transport also concentrated on the coastline, reinforcing population growth there.
9) The Survival Guide — Quick Guide for a new business: how Australia’s location makes trade with China/Japan easy (and practical next steps)
Why Australia’s location helps your business
- Geographic advantage: Australia sits close to East Asia compared with Europe/America, so sea freight routes to China and Japan are shorter — lower shipping time and cost for bulk and container goods.
- Strong demand nearby: China and Japan are large, nearby markets for Australia’s main exports (iron ore, coal, LNG, agricultural products).
- Good port infrastructure: Australia has modern ports (e.g., Port Hedland, Newcastle, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Fremantle) that handle bulk commodities and container freight.
- Trade agreements: Australia has free-trade agreements (e.g., with China and Japan) that reduce some tariffs and paperwork for many goods.
Practical checklist for a new exporter
1. Choose the right port: match port facilities to your product — bulk ports for iron ore/coal (e.g., Port Hedland, Newcastle), container ports for manufactured or packaged goods (e.g., Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Fremantle).
2. Select transport mode: bulk carriers for minerals/commodities; container shipping for packaged goods; air freight for high-value or time-sensitive items.
3. Use a freight forwarder: they handle booking space, consolidation, export documentation and customs clearance.
4. Learn customs & biosecurity rules: Australia, China and Japan have strict import requirements (labelling, inspections, phytosanitary certificates for food/agriculture). Get permits early.
5. Check tariffs & rules under FTAs: use ChAFTA and JAEPA provisions where applicable to reduce costs and speed customs.
6. Set up secure payment terms: consider letters of credit, deposits, or trade insurance to reduce payment risk.
7. Plan packaging & labeling to meet destination standards and protect goods on long sea journeys.
8. Factor in currency and shipping fluctuations: build buffer into pricing for freight cost or AUD/CNY/JPY swings.
9. Build relationships: find local import partners or distributors in China/Japan who understand local sales channels and regulations.
10. Insure shipments: cargo insurance for sea freight and coverage for delays or damage.
Example (short): If you export beef or wheat to Japan/China, pack to export standards, book container space through a forwarder at a nearby container port (e.g., Sydney or Melbourne), provide required export health certificates, and use the relevant FTA to reduce tariffs where eligible. Bulk exports (iron ore, coal) typically go from specialized bulk terminals (e.g., Port Hedland for iron ore) on bulk carriers directly to Asian steel mills.
Want these turned into a printable flyer and one-page “Quick Guide” PDF or a neat handwritten layout you can copy into your worksheet? I can format them or shorten/lengthen any part.
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