Year 8 NSW » Geography

Unit : Australia's physical environment

In this unit you will learn...

Topic 1 : The Australian continent

Chapter 1: Geographical dimensions: size and shape

Chapter 2: Australia's location: regional and global

Chapter 3: Origins of the continent: Aboriginal perspective

Chapter 4: Origins of the continent: geographical perspective

Chapter 5: Volcanoes

Chapter 6: Topography

Topic 2 : Physical characteristics of Australia

Chapter 1: Patterns of climate

Chapter 2: Major physical features

Chapter 3: Natural resources

Chapter 4: Flora and fauna

Chapter 5: Rainforests

Chapter 6: The Great Barrier Reef

Topic 3 : Natural hazards

Chapter 1: Drought and drought in Australia

Chapter 2: Bushfires and bushfires in Australia

Chapter 3: Storms and a major storm in Australia

Chapter 4: Tropical cyclones and a major tropical cyclone in Australia

Chapter 5: Floods and a flood in Australia

Chapter 6: Earthquakes and an earthquake in Australia

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