1. Australia/ Oceana Geographical Basic Overview and Contemporary Issues Ms. Ramos

2. Imp Basics 14 states Aboriginal language preserved Smallest continent Ms. Ramos

3. World’s: Lgst coral island & reef- Great Barrier Reef Lgst freestanding rock- Uluru (Ayers Rock) Lgst deposit of brown coal (Lignite)- La Trobe Valley Ms. Ramos http://hairstylelounge.sheknows.com/articles/80 9909/visiting-the-great-barrier-reef-marine-park http://www.cap.nsw.edu.au/bb_site_intro/specialpla ces/special_places_st2/australia/uluru.htm http://www.masterfile.com/stock- photography/image/600-02886513/Brown-Coal- Mining-La-Trobe-Valley-Australia

4. Climate Cool, except for Australia’s interior Islands- hot & humid El Nino- arid Ms. Ramos http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Australia-climate-map_MJC01.png

5. Agriculture Sheep farming- wool & meat Fishing Ms. Ramos http://www.tara-source.com/Features/liveAnimalExportNov08.html

6. People One of least pop density w/i 25 miles of coast 80% LIV English- main lang Ms. Ramos

7. Trade Manufacture lmtd to major coastal cities Ms. Ramos

8. Current Issues Ms. Ramos

9. Water Rising sea levels Availability of fresh water Ms. Ramos

10. Nuclear Testing Long term effects? Marshall Islands (Bikini Atoll) 1946 & 1990s Ms. Ramos http://nfttu.blogspot.com/2006_02_01_archive.htm l http://dartmouthrmi.com/AboutTheRMI.html

11. Plants & Animals Concern with intro new species Ms. Ramos

12. Global Warming El Nino & more affect weather & ecosystem Ms. Ramos

13. Development Bring others to Australia & New Zealand’s level Ms. Ramos

14. 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