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R66More Australian Geography
Today’s Standards
SS6G13 The student will explain the impact of location, climate, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution
on Australia. a. Describe how Australia’s location, climate, and natural resources have
affected where people live. b. Describe how Australia’s location, climate, and natural resources
impact trade.
Intro to our……. “Essential
Question(s)”
How does the factors of location, climate, access to water, and natural resources affect where Australians choose to live and work?
How do the factors of location, climate, access to water, and natural resources affect trade?
Location
Climate
Natural Resourc
es
Where do
People Live?
Trade
-Southern/Eastern Hemisphere’s -Around 2,000mi. Southeast of Asia
-Between the Indian & Pacific Oceans
Location
Location
Climate
Natural Resourc
es
Where do
People Live?
Trade
-Southern/Eastern Hemisphere’s
-Most people live in the cities in Southeastern & Southwestern coasts b/c of the Mild Climate (Not Too Hot or Cold)
-80% of the population lives in urban (city) areas
-Around 2,000mi. Southeast of Asia -Between the Indian & Pacific Oceans
Where Do People Live?
Location
Climate
Natural Resourc
es
Where do
People Live?
Trade
-Southern/Eastern Hemisphere’s
-Most people live in the cities in Southeastern & Southwestern coasts b/c of the Mild Climate (Not Too Hot or Cold)
-80% of the population lives in urban (city) areas
-Around 2,000mi. Southeast of Asia -Between the Indian & Pacific Oceans
Summer (Dec-Mar) Winter (June-Sept)
North – Tropical Central- Hot/Dry (Desert Conditions)Southeast & Southwest- Mild (Not Too Hot or Cold)
Climate
Location
Climate
Natural Resourc
es
Where do
People Live?
Trade
-Southern/Eastern Hemisphere’s
-Most people live in the cities in Southeastern & Southwestern coasts b/c of the Mild Climate (Not Too Hot or Cold)
-80% of the population lives in urban (city) areas
-Around 2,000mi. Southeast of Asia -Between the Indian & Pacific Oceans
Summer (Dec-Mar) Winter (June-Sept)
North – Tropical Central- Hot/Dry (Desert Conditions)Southeast & Southwest- Mild (Not Too Hot or Cold)
Arable Land for Farming & GrazingMinerals- Many (Iron, Copper, Tin, Gold, Etc.)
Energy- Coal, Oil, Natural Gas
***ABUNDANT RESOURCES***
Natural Resources
Location
Climate
Natural Resourc
es
Where do
People Live?
Trade
-Southern/Eastern Hemisphere’s
-Most people live in the cities in Southeastern & Southwestern coasts b/c of the Mild Climate (Not Too Hot or Cold)
-80% of the population lives in urban (city) areas
-Around 2,000mi. Southeast of Asia -Between the Indian & Pacific Oceans
Summer (Dec-Mar) Winter (June-Sept)
North – Tropical Central- Hot/Dry (Desert Conditions)Southeast & Southwest- Mild (Not Too Hot or Cold)
Arable Land for Farming & GrazingMinerals- Many (Iron, Copper, Tin, Gold, Etc.)
Energy- Coal, Oil, Natural Gas
***ABUNDANT RESOURCES***
Major Partners- Japan, China, & United StatesMajor Exports- Coal, Iron, Gold, Meat, Wool, Aluminum, WheatCurrency- Australian Dollar *Exchange Rate (3/11/2011)→ 1USD = 1.29 AD
Major Trading Partners
Return to our……. “Essential
Question(s)”
How does the factors of location, climate, access to water, and natural resources affect where Australians choose to live and work?
How do the factors of location, climate, access to water, and natural resources affect trade?
