1- coal, oil and gas
2- solar, wind and hydro-electricity
3- They are trying to develop clean energy sources to prevent greenhouse gases and global warming within Australia
4- Australia, China, the United States and India
5- 76 billion tonnes
6- 5 billion dollars worth
7- The solar power plant near Mildura will use technology developed to power satellites and consist of fields of mirrors each covering 0.8 square kilometres. The sun's energy will be concentrated using cells that produce 1500 times more energy than a typical rooftop solar panel.
8- Well large turbines are turned by the wind, generating electricity
9- Advantages- Saves energy, good way to produce electricity, prevent global warming and greenhouse gases in Australia
Disadvantages- expensive, wastes space and if there is no wind then the electricity won't work
10- The sources such as hydro, solar and wind energy is are very good for Australia because they are renewable.
13- The gas fields are situated on the coast of Western Australia, to the North West part of Australia, In the centre between Queensland and NSW and on the coast of Victoria. The gas pipeline runs through these gas fields.
14-
a)
i- $16.5 billion
ii- $5.5 billion
iii- $2.5 billion
b)
i- $25 billion
ii- $6 billion
iii- $2.8 billion
c) Coal had the greatest increase
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
1.10 Australia's natural resources
1. Resources are any materials that can be used by humans.
2. Living resources, such as trees and fish, are renewable sources as they can be reproduced within a human lifetime. Non-living resources,such as coal and oil, are non-renewable as they take thousands or even millions of years to form and cannot be reproduced within our lifetime.
3. Renewable resources can become non-renewable through over-exploitation.
4. Healthy soil is a necessary resource as it is the basis for Australia’s agricultural industries. Soil is also important in the water cycle.
5. Silviculture in the dictionary is the branch of forestry dealing with the development and care of forests.
6. Australia has nearly 1.7 million square kilometres of forest.
7. Australia’s fishing and aquaculture industries are worth more than $2 billion.
8. A limit was set that only 5265 tonnes for the southern blue fin tuna were allowed to be fished in 2006.
9. Australia is has the largest resources in bauxite, iron ore, lead, zinc, silver, uranium and some mineral sands.
10. Australia's demonstrated reserves are increasing because of improved technologies.
11. Australia's forests cover over 164.4 million hectares of land. That means that a forest per person is 8.2 hectares. The Native forest area covers 162.7 million hectares while the Plantation forest area covers 1.7 million hectares.
12. Uranium is a valuable resource because scientists figured out that it release's huge amounts of power. Uranium can also be used for nuclear weapons and is worth a lot of money.
13. World heritage sites are valuable resources because they attract tourists.
14. I think mining for Uranium would disfigure the Earth and Landscape.
15. Australia's main fishing zones are spread throughout the country.
16.
a. The uranium reserves are spread out over Australia and there is a bunch in the centre of Australia.
b. The former uranium mine in located in South Australia is Radium Hill.
c. The uranium mine in the Northern Territory is the Ranger.
17.
18.
a.
i. In 1986 it was around 290-300 million dollars.
ii. In 1996 it was around 250 million dollars.
iii. In 2006 it was around 650 million dollars.
b. The average from 1997 to 2006 was 382 million dollars.
c. The trend in value started off fairly high, and dropped during the 1990's and then rose back up to over 500 million at the begging of the 2000's.
2. Living resources, such as trees and fish, are renewable sources as they can be reproduced within a human lifetime. Non-living resources,such as coal and oil, are non-renewable as they take thousands or even millions of years to form and cannot be reproduced within our lifetime.
3. Renewable resources can become non-renewable through over-exploitation.
4. Healthy soil is a necessary resource as it is the basis for Australia’s agricultural industries. Soil is also important in the water cycle.
5. Silviculture in the dictionary is the branch of forestry dealing with the development and care of forests.
6. Australia has nearly 1.7 million square kilometres of forest.
7. Australia’s fishing and aquaculture industries are worth more than $2 billion.
8. A limit was set that only 5265 tonnes for the southern blue fin tuna were allowed to be fished in 2006.
9. Australia is has the largest resources in bauxite, iron ore, lead, zinc, silver, uranium and some mineral sands.
10. Australia's demonstrated reserves are increasing because of improved technologies.
11. Australia's forests cover over 164.4 million hectares of land. That means that a forest per person is 8.2 hectares. The Native forest area covers 162.7 million hectares while the Plantation forest area covers 1.7 million hectares.
12. Uranium is a valuable resource because scientists figured out that it release's huge amounts of power. Uranium can also be used for nuclear weapons and is worth a lot of money.
13. World heritage sites are valuable resources because they attract tourists.
14. I think mining for Uranium would disfigure the Earth and Landscape.
15. Australia's main fishing zones are spread throughout the country.
16.
a. The uranium reserves are spread out over Australia and there is a bunch in the centre of Australia.
b. The former uranium mine in located in South Australia is Radium Hill.
c. The uranium mine in the Northern Territory is the Ranger.
17.
18.
a.
i. In 1986 it was around 290-300 million dollars.
ii. In 1996 it was around 250 million dollars.
iii. In 2006 it was around 650 million dollars.
b. The average from 1997 to 2006 was 382 million dollars.
c. The trend in value started off fairly high, and dropped during the 1990's and then rose back up to over 500 million at the begging of the 2000's.
The Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan
1. Sendai
2. The size of the earthquake was 9.0 magnitude.
3. Sendai was one of the most affected areas. The Earthquake and Tsunami took many lives and ripped many houses and buildings down. This image shows a lady in her house which has been destroyed to pieces.
4. Part of a nuclear power plant was blown up.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
1.7 Australia's unique flora and fauna
1. Australia has been an isolated continent for 50 million years. The plants and animals have evolved separately from those in other parts of the world. Many of them are unique to Australia.
2. In addition, due to the stability of the continent, there are ancient species that have survived for millions of years.
3. A plant that is native to a certain limited area.
4. 85 per cent of the flowering plants, 82 per cent of the mammals and 89 per cent of the reptiles are believed to be endemic to Australia.
5. Great Barrier Reef and tropical rainforest's of Queensland and the South-west Botanical Rovince of Western Australia. The are all areas with great biodiversity.
6. The richest insect of fauna can be found in the Tropical Rainforest.
7. Marsupials are pouched animals. These include koalas as well as many species of kangaroo, wallaby and possum.
8. Monotremes are egg laying mammals. These include the duck-billed platypus and two species of echidna.
9. The difference between a kangaroo and a wallaby is that a wallaby is much smaller than a kangaroo and prefer more rugged terrain, where as the larger kangaroos can be found on grassy plains.
10. The Duck- Billed Platypus: This platypus is around 50cm long and weighs around 1-2 kg, which is much larger than the female. The fur of the platypus is very dense, dark brown and waterproof fur in three layers helps it through cold temperatures. Its paddle-like tail is used as a rudder and to move soil when burrowing. The platypus has two nostrils on the bill and its ear openings close when diving. Its blue-grey, sensitive bill helps it detect prey. The platypus has small, beady eyes which are very sensitive to movement. It's eyes are also closed when diving. Female lays 2-3 eggs in a burrow. Back feet have claws to helps it steer in the water when swimming. The spurs on the male's become poisonous in breeding season. The platypus is the only venomous furred animal. Low body temperature of 32ºC reduces loss of body heat in water.
11. The Waratah
Soil
Waratahs are very subject to root decomposition and therefore need great requirements. They need to be grown in deep, sandy drained soil.
Climate
Waratahs need to be kept in cold to semi-tropical climates.
Characteristics
The Waratah can adapt to various situations. It can adapt to either full sun or shade. The Waratah flower is healthier in the sun, although they must be protected from strong westerly winds.
Reproduction
Waratahs can be grown from cuttings. Fresh seed grows in 2-3 weeks. A Waratah should be watered every couple of days until it is fully grown.
2. In addition, due to the stability of the continent, there are ancient species that have survived for millions of years.
3. A plant that is native to a certain limited area.
4. 85 per cent of the flowering plants, 82 per cent of the mammals and 89 per cent of the reptiles are believed to be endemic to Australia.
5. Great Barrier Reef and tropical rainforest's of Queensland and the South-west Botanical Rovince of Western Australia. The are all areas with great biodiversity.
6. The richest insect of fauna can be found in the Tropical Rainforest.
7. Marsupials are pouched animals. These include koalas as well as many species of kangaroo, wallaby and possum.
8. Monotremes are egg laying mammals. These include the duck-billed platypus and two species of echidna.
9. The difference between a kangaroo and a wallaby is that a wallaby is much smaller than a kangaroo and prefer more rugged terrain, where as the larger kangaroos can be found on grassy plains.
10. The Duck- Billed Platypus: This platypus is around 50cm long and weighs around 1-2 kg, which is much larger than the female. The fur of the platypus is very dense, dark brown and waterproof fur in three layers helps it through cold temperatures. Its paddle-like tail is used as a rudder and to move soil when burrowing. The platypus has two nostrils on the bill and its ear openings close when diving. Its blue-grey, sensitive bill helps it detect prey. The platypus has small, beady eyes which are very sensitive to movement. It's eyes are also closed when diving. Female lays 2-3 eggs in a burrow. Back feet have claws to helps it steer in the water when swimming. The spurs on the male's become poisonous in breeding season. The platypus is the only venomous furred animal. Low body temperature of 32ºC reduces loss of body heat in water.
11. The Waratah
Soil
Waratahs are very subject to root decomposition and therefore need great requirements. They need to be grown in deep, sandy drained soil.
Climate
Waratahs need to be kept in cold to semi-tropical climates.
Characteristics
The Waratah can adapt to various situations. It can adapt to either full sun or shade. The Waratah flower is healthier in the sun, although they must be protected from strong westerly winds.
Reproduction
Waratahs can be grown from cuttings. Fresh seed grows in 2-3 weeks. A Waratah should be watered every couple of days until it is fully grown.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Predicting the Weather - Abel from Hamburg, Germany
1. You have an exchange student coming to visit for the next 3 months from a country in the northern hemisphere.
2. You need to explain to them what the weather is going to be like. Compare the average temperatures between the countries for the next 3 months and the average precipitation. Find an image of a average temp and precipitation graph for your two locations.
3. You are also going to take him to Thredbo in May. Explain to him what it will be like in Thredbo and what clothing he'll need.
4. Make sure you explain the type of clothing your exchange will need and how it is the same/different from what he would normally wear at home.
Abel, these are the average temperatures and rainfall conditions in Sydney. As you can see, you may need to bring your raincoat as there may be some rainfall. You will need a jumper and some warm clothes as the temperature will be quite low. The temperature will be around the same here in Sydney as what it is like in your country, and guess what we will have around the same rainfall conditions as you. In May we will be going to Thredbo. The weather can change quickly in the mountains so make sure you pack for all kinds of weather conditions. What you will need to bring is some big warm clothes so you are ready for the cold conditions and some light clothes for the hot conditions. You will need to bring gloves, warm socks, big skiing pants and a jacket. You may need thermals and some long sleeve shirts. See you soon Abel!
2. You need to explain to them what the weather is going to be like. Compare the average temperatures between the countries for the next 3 months and the average precipitation. Find an image of a average temp and precipitation graph for your two locations.
3. You are also going to take him to Thredbo in May. Explain to him what it will be like in Thredbo and what clothing he'll need.
4. Make sure you explain the type of clothing your exchange will need and how it is the same/different from what he would normally wear at home.
Abel, these are the average temperatures and rainfall conditions in Sydney. As you can see, you may need to bring your raincoat as there may be some rainfall. You will need a jumper and some warm clothes as the temperature will be quite low. The temperature will be around the same here in Sydney as what it is like in your country, and guess what we will have around the same rainfall conditions as you. In May we will be going to Thredbo. The weather can change quickly in the mountains so make sure you pack for all kinds of weather conditions. What you will need to bring is some big warm clothes so you are ready for the cold conditions and some light clothes for the hot conditions. You will need to bring gloves, warm socks, big skiing pants and a jacket. You may need thermals and some long sleeve shirts. See you soon Abel!
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