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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.
Grading Rubric
Criteria
Proficient (20-16)
Developing (15 – 10)
Beginning (9-0)
Score
Content Accuracy
All facts about climate, location, and resources are correct.
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
All Answers 1
Answered by
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I’ll complete the three required tasks in a straight line with the middle (Trade Map) included. Below are the three finished items you can turn in (neat, readable text you can copy/print; the map includes clear drawing instructions).
Chosen line: Real Estate Agent (coastal flyer) — Trade Map (middle) — Postcard from the Outback.
1) For Sale Flyer (coastal city — example: Sydney)
Headline: For Sale — Beautiful 3‑bed Home near Sydney Harbour
Photo placeholder: (draw/insert photo of house and harbour)
Key facts
- Location: Eastern suburbs of Sydney — 15 minutes to the CBD and harbour.
- Asking price: $XXX,XXX (your choice)
- Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, open-plan kitchen, balcony with harbour view, short walk to beach and parks, close to public transport and shops.
Why people want to live here — Climate advantages
- Mild, temperate climate: warm summers (usually 20–30°C) and cool, comfortable winters (8–17°C). Great for outdoor life year-round.
- Moderate rainfall supports green parks, gardens and beaches — good for comfort and recreation.
- Coastal breezes reduce summer heat and humidity, making living conditions pleasant.
- Access to beaches and waterfront recreation is a big draw: swimming, sailing, coastal walks.
- Climate attracts tourism and jobs (hospitality, services), plus ports and industries nearby, so good employment opportunities.
Neighborhood highlights linked to climate and location
- Short commutes to jobs in shipping, finance, education and tourism because Sydney is a major coastal city and port.
- Easy access to beaches and national parks for outdoor activities, thanks to the temperate coastal climate.
- Strong local economy and services due to high population along the coast.
2) Trade Map (instructions you can draw and label)
Title: Australia — Natural Resources and Trade Arrows to Asia
Map instructions (what to draw)
- Draw outline of Australia.
- Mark and label three resource locations (use dots and small icons):
1. Pilbara region, Western Australia — label “Iron ore (Pilbara)”
- Port: Port Hedland / Dampier on WA coast.
- Draw arrows from Port Hedland/Dampier pointing north-west / north toward: China (largest importer), Japan, South Korea.
- Note: Iron ore is shipped in bulk carriers to steelmaking countries.
2. Bowen Basin (Queensland) and Hunter Valley (NSW) — label “Coal (thermal & metallurgical)”
- Ports: Gladstone (QLD), Newcastle (NSW).
- Draw arrows from these ports toward: Japan, China, South Korea, India.
- Note: Coal is exported by bulk carrier for power generation and steelmaking.
3. North West Shelf / offshore WA (and Gippsland Basin in Victoria) — label “Natural gas / LNG”
- Port/terminals: Dampier LNG, Pluto, Gorgon, and terminals in northern WA.
- Draw arrows pointing NW/N toward: Japan, South Korea, China, India (LNG tankers).
- Optionally add a fourth: Northern Australia / pastoral areas — label “Beef, wool” with arrows to Indonesia, Japan, China.
- On the map, mark major coastal ports: Port Hedland (WA), Dampier (WA), Darwin (NT), Broome (WA), Port of Newcastle (NSW), Port of Brisbane (QLD), Port of Melbourne (VIC), Port of Sydney (NSW).
Short written explanation (for the rubric — how resources get to Asia)
- Australia is close to East and Southeast Asia — shipping routes are relatively short, reducing transport time and cost compared with other exporters.
- Bulk resources (iron ore, coal) are loaded at coastal ports into bulk carriers; LNG is loaded into specialized LNG tankers at processing terminals.
- Major trade partners in Asia (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, Vietnam) import Australian raw materials for steel, power generation, and energy, supporting heavy industry and electricity.
- Coastal location of ports and large-scale mines near the coast make exporting efficient; good port infrastructure (Port Hedland, Newcastle, Gladstone) supports high-volume trade.
3) Postcard from the Outback (front: picture of red desert + lone tree)
Postcard text (short message)
G’day from the Outback!
It’s hot, dry and very wide open here. Daytime temperatures often climb above 40°C in summer and nights can still be chilly. Rainfall is very low and erratic — many years pass with almost no rain — so the land is mostly red dirt, scrub and sparse grasses. Water is scarce, towns are small and hundreds of kilometres apart, and services (shops, hospitals, schools) are limited.
Because of the harsh climate (extreme heat, little water) and poor soils, very few people live here. Most people prefer the coast where the climate is milder, rainfall is higher, and jobs, ports and services are available. Out here you’ll find cattle stations, some mines and a few small communities — it’s beautiful and wild, but not easy for large populations.
Cheers — (Your name)
Short explanation (population logic for rubric)
- The Outback is largely arid/semi‑arid desert: low rainfall and poor soils limit farming and water supply.
- Harsh temperatures (very hot summers, sometimes very cold nights) make everyday living and infrastructure expensive.
- Long distances between towns increase travel costs and reduce access to services and jobs.
- Coastal regions have milder climates, reliable rainfall, fertile land and ports, which attract most of Australia’s population and industry.
Extra tips so your submission meets the rubric
- Make the flyer neat with headings and bullet points.
- For the map: use different colored arrows for each resource, label ports and destination countries, and add a short legend.
- For the postcard: write the message in clear, readable handwriting and include the small explanation on the back or as a caption.
If you want, I can:
- Produce a printable flyer layout (PDF/text box) you can copy,
- Create a simple map image you can print and label,
- Or shorten/lengthen the postcard message to fit a specific space. Which would you like?
Chosen line: Real Estate Agent (coastal flyer) — Trade Map (middle) — Postcard from the Outback.
1) For Sale Flyer (coastal city — example: Sydney)
Headline: For Sale — Beautiful 3‑bed Home near Sydney Harbour
Photo placeholder: (draw/insert photo of house and harbour)
Key facts
- Location: Eastern suburbs of Sydney — 15 minutes to the CBD and harbour.
- Asking price: $XXX,XXX (your choice)
- Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, open-plan kitchen, balcony with harbour view, short walk to beach and parks, close to public transport and shops.
Why people want to live here — Climate advantages
- Mild, temperate climate: warm summers (usually 20–30°C) and cool, comfortable winters (8–17°C). Great for outdoor life year-round.
- Moderate rainfall supports green parks, gardens and beaches — good for comfort and recreation.
- Coastal breezes reduce summer heat and humidity, making living conditions pleasant.
- Access to beaches and waterfront recreation is a big draw: swimming, sailing, coastal walks.
- Climate attracts tourism and jobs (hospitality, services), plus ports and industries nearby, so good employment opportunities.
Neighborhood highlights linked to climate and location
- Short commutes to jobs in shipping, finance, education and tourism because Sydney is a major coastal city and port.
- Easy access to beaches and national parks for outdoor activities, thanks to the temperate coastal climate.
- Strong local economy and services due to high population along the coast.
2) Trade Map (instructions you can draw and label)
Title: Australia — Natural Resources and Trade Arrows to Asia
Map instructions (what to draw)
- Draw outline of Australia.
- Mark and label three resource locations (use dots and small icons):
1. Pilbara region, Western Australia — label “Iron ore (Pilbara)”
- Port: Port Hedland / Dampier on WA coast.
- Draw arrows from Port Hedland/Dampier pointing north-west / north toward: China (largest importer), Japan, South Korea.
- Note: Iron ore is shipped in bulk carriers to steelmaking countries.
2. Bowen Basin (Queensland) and Hunter Valley (NSW) — label “Coal (thermal & metallurgical)”
- Ports: Gladstone (QLD), Newcastle (NSW).
- Draw arrows from these ports toward: Japan, China, South Korea, India.
- Note: Coal is exported by bulk carrier for power generation and steelmaking.
3. North West Shelf / offshore WA (and Gippsland Basin in Victoria) — label “Natural gas / LNG”
- Port/terminals: Dampier LNG, Pluto, Gorgon, and terminals in northern WA.
- Draw arrows pointing NW/N toward: Japan, South Korea, China, India (LNG tankers).
- Optionally add a fourth: Northern Australia / pastoral areas — label “Beef, wool” with arrows to Indonesia, Japan, China.
- On the map, mark major coastal ports: Port Hedland (WA), Dampier (WA), Darwin (NT), Broome (WA), Port of Newcastle (NSW), Port of Brisbane (QLD), Port of Melbourne (VIC), Port of Sydney (NSW).
Short written explanation (for the rubric — how resources get to Asia)
- Australia is close to East and Southeast Asia — shipping routes are relatively short, reducing transport time and cost compared with other exporters.
- Bulk resources (iron ore, coal) are loaded at coastal ports into bulk carriers; LNG is loaded into specialized LNG tankers at processing terminals.
- Major trade partners in Asia (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, Vietnam) import Australian raw materials for steel, power generation, and energy, supporting heavy industry and electricity.
- Coastal location of ports and large-scale mines near the coast make exporting efficient; good port infrastructure (Port Hedland, Newcastle, Gladstone) supports high-volume trade.
3) Postcard from the Outback (front: picture of red desert + lone tree)
Postcard text (short message)
G’day from the Outback!
It’s hot, dry and very wide open here. Daytime temperatures often climb above 40°C in summer and nights can still be chilly. Rainfall is very low and erratic — many years pass with almost no rain — so the land is mostly red dirt, scrub and sparse grasses. Water is scarce, towns are small and hundreds of kilometres apart, and services (shops, hospitals, schools) are limited.
Because of the harsh climate (extreme heat, little water) and poor soils, very few people live here. Most people prefer the coast where the climate is milder, rainfall is higher, and jobs, ports and services are available. Out here you’ll find cattle stations, some mines and a few small communities — it’s beautiful and wild, but not easy for large populations.
Cheers — (Your name)
Short explanation (population logic for rubric)
- The Outback is largely arid/semi‑arid desert: low rainfall and poor soils limit farming and water supply.
- Harsh temperatures (very hot summers, sometimes very cold nights) make everyday living and infrastructure expensive.
- Long distances between towns increase travel costs and reduce access to services and jobs.
- Coastal regions have milder climates, reliable rainfall, fertile land and ports, which attract most of Australia’s population and industry.
Extra tips so your submission meets the rubric
- Make the flyer neat with headings and bullet points.
- For the map: use different colored arrows for each resource, label ports and destination countries, and add a short legend.
- For the postcard: write the message in clear, readable handwriting and include the small explanation on the back or as a caption.
If you want, I can:
- Produce a printable flyer layout (PDF/text box) you can copy,
- Create a simple map image you can print and label,
- Or shorten/lengthen the postcard message to fit a specific space. Which would you like?
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