1. R66 More Australian Geography

2. Today’s Standards 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.

3. 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?

4. Location Climate Natural Resources Where do People Live? Trade -Southern/Eastern Hemisphere’s -Around 2,000mi. Southeast of Asia -Between the Indian & Pacific Oceans

5. Location

6. 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

7. Where Do People Live?

8. 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)

9. Climate

10. 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***

11. Natural Resources

12. 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

13. Major Trading Partners

14. 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?