Today’s Standards SS6G12 The student will be able to locate selected features of Australia. SS6G13 The student will explain the impact of location, climate, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Australia. location, climate, and natural resources a.Describe how Australia’s location, climate, and natural resources have affected where people live. location, climate, and natural resources b. Describe how Australia’s location, climate, and natural resources impact trade.

Film Viewing “Australia: Secrets from the land Down Under” While viewing the film, write down 10 Facts about Australia that you were not aware of before viewing the film.

Return to our……. “Essential Question(s)” What are the major physical features of Australia, and where are they located on a map (Great Barrier Reef, Coral Sea, Ayers Rock, and Great Victoria Desert)?

Ayers Rock “Uluru” Great Victoria Desert Coral Sea

R66 More Australian Geography

Location

Where Do People Live?

Location Climate Natural Resources 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

Climate

Location Climate Natural Resources 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 – TropicalCentral- Hot/Dry (Desert Conditions) Southeast & Southwest- Mild (Not Too Hot or Cold)

Natural Resources

Location Climate Natural Resources 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 – TropicalCentral- Hot/Dry (Desert Conditions) Southeast & Southwest- Mild (Not Too Hot or Cold) Arable Land for Farming & Grazing Minerals- Many (Iron, Copper, Tin, Gold, Etc.) Energy- Coal, Oil, Natural Gas ***ABUNDANT RESOURCES***

Major Trading Partners

Location Climate Natural Resources 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 – TropicalCentral- Hot/Dry (Desert Conditions) Southeast & Southwest- Mild (Not Too Hot or Cold) Arable Land for Farming & Grazing Minerals- Many (Iron, Copper, Tin, Gold, Etc.) Energy- Coal, Oil, Natural Gas ***ABUNDANT RESOURCES*** Major Partners- Japan, China, & United States Major Exports- Coal, Iron, Gold, Meat, Wool, Aluminum, Wheat Currency- Australian Dollar *Exchange Rate (3/11/2011)→ 1USD = 1.29 AD

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?