Australian Geography

Stephanie Ling

Globalisation
The worldwide movement toward economic, financial, trade and communications
integration.
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Westernisation
World becoming smaller
Interconnectedness of the world
World trade
Global economy

Primary Research
Research from the field or a direct source, eg. Doing fieldwork and taking
samples or tests.

Secondary Research
Research from another source, eg. a textbook.

Population
Australia has an aging population
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Land management
Majority of population living on coast (85% within 50km)
Demands in space, homes, coastal environment overcrowded, loss
of habitats for animals, land degradation, pollution.
Degradation
Loss of biodiversity

ASEAN Association of South East Asian Nations

APEC -

Asia Pacific Economic Corporation

Ecological Sustainability
The needs of the present population being met without endangering the ability of
future generations.

Culture
A particular set of characteristics, values, traditions or beliefs within a country or
community.

Australias Exports
China iron ore, coal, gold

Tourism
Tourism is important to Australia as it provides a large amount of money for our
economy eg. the Great Barrier Reef.

Aid
Giving help to people in need.

Ageing Population
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Demand in pensions
Nursing homes
Elderly care
Less in workforce
Hospitals
Superannuation

Australias Migration Policy

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Visas
Boats to PNG
Asylum seekers
Skilled migrants

Pressure Systems
High Pressure System
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Isobars show places of equal air pressure

o Far apart
Stable
Anti-cyclone
Anti-clockwise
Numbers increase towards centre
Air sinking

Low pressure system

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Tropical cyclone
Unstable
Clockwise
Numbers decrease towards centre
Isobars close together
Rain, wind
Air rising