Landscapes & Landforms
Landscapes can be broken into what main 2 categories?
Natural and Human
What are the moving plates under the earth called?
Tectonic plates
What do we call a person who moves to another country to live permanently?
An immigrant / migrant
Name ONE cultural impact immigration has had on Australia.
Accept any — e.g. new cuisines, languages, festivals, religious buildings
In which city is Sunnybank located?
Brisbane
What is a landform?
A landform is a specific shape or physical feature of the Earth’s surface that has been produced by a geomorphic process.
What do we call the top layer of the Earth that we walk on?
The crust
What is the term for a society where people of many different cultural backgrounds live together?
Multiculturalism
What is ONE reason why Australia actively encourages skilled migrants to come to the country?
To fill shortages in industries like healthcare, construction, and technology where there are not enough Australian-born workers
Looking at the signage at Sunnybank Market Square. What does the presence of Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean scripts on shop signs tell us about the local community?
It shows that a large proportion of the local population speaks a language other than English at home, and businesses have adapted to serve these communities
What do we call the wearing away of rock and soil by wind, water, or ice?
Erosion
How are all mountains shaped?
Tectonic plate movements
What was the name of Australia's policy that restricted non-European migration until the 1970s?
The White Australia Policy
Australia welcomed over 500,000 migrants in 2022–23 but only built 180,000 new homes. What problem does this create and who does it affect most?
A housing shortage — not enough homes for the growing population, which drives up rent and house prices, hitting renters and first home buyers hardes
Name THREE different migrant communities that have settled in the Sunnybank area.
Any three of — Chinese, Taiwanese, Vietnamese, Korean, Malaysian, Japanese, Singaporean
What are the four values that landscapes and landforms hold?
Aesthetic, Cultural, Economic, Spiritual
What are the three types of tectonic plates?
Transform, Divergent, Convergent
What is a "skilled migrant" and why does Australia prioritise them in its visa program?
Someone with specific qualifications or work experience that fills a shortage in Australia's workforce
What are TWO challenges that migrants commonly face when they arrive in Australia?
Any two of — language barriers, non-recognition of overseas qualifications, discrimination in the workforce, social isolation, difficulty finding employment
How long was the bus ride from school to Sunnybank?
28 minutes
What does LTFC stand for?
Lunch time fun club
What are the three main types of mountains?
Fold, Fault-block, volcanic
What are the two terms used to describe the factors that help determine migration & immigration patterns?
Push and pull factors
Australia has an ageing population. Explain how immigration helps address this problem.
Migrants are typically younger, enter the workforce, and pay taxes — helping fund services like aged care and pensions for older Australians
How many times has Tony been to LTFC?
11