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Australia/Oceana. Geographical Basic Overview and Contemporary Issues. Ms. Ramos. Imp Basics. 14 states Aboriginal language preserved Smallest continent. Ms. Ramos. World’s:. http://www.cap.nsw.edu.au/bb_site_intro/specialplaces/special_places_st2/australia/uluru.htm.
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Australia/Oceana Geographical Basic Overview and Contemporary Issues Ms. Ramos
Imp Basics • 14 states • Aboriginal language preserved • Smallest continent Ms. Ramos
World’s: http://www.cap.nsw.edu.au/bb_site_intro/specialplaces/special_places_st2/australia/uluru.htm • Lgst coral island & reef- Great Barrier Reef • Lgst freestanding rock- Uluru (Ayers Rock) • Lgst deposit of brown coal (Lignite)- La Trobe Valley http://hairstylelounge.sheknows.com/articles/809909/visiting-the-great-barrier-reef-marine-park http://www.masterfile.com/stock-photography/image/600-02886513/Brown-Coal-Mining-La-Trobe-Valley-Australia Ms. Ramos
Climate • Cool, except for Australia’s interior • Islands- hot & humid • El Nino- arid http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Australia-climate-map_MJC01.png Ms. Ramos
Agriculture • Sheep farming- wool & meat • Fishing Ms. Ramos http://www.tara-source.com/Features/liveAnimalExportNov08.html
People • One of least pop density w/i 25 miles of coast • 80% LIV • English- main lang Ms. Ramos
Trade • Manufacture lmtd to major coastal cities Ms. Ramos
Current Issues Ms. Ramos
Water • Rising sea levels • Availability of fresh water Ms. Ramos
Nuclear Testing • Long term effects? • Marshall Islands (Bikini Atoll) 1946 & 1990s http://nfttu.blogspot.com/2006_02_01_archive.html http://dartmouthrmi.com/AboutTheRMI.html Ms. Ramos
Plants & Animals • Concern with intro new species Ms. Ramos
Global Warming • El Nino & more affect weather & ecosystem Ms. Ramos
Development • Bring others to Australia & New Zealand’s level Ms. Ramos
Make sure to remember to process your notes on the left side! • Refer to your yellow notebook handout and the website for ideas. Ms. Ramos