Urbanisation
What is Urbanisation?
When people move from regional areas to the city
What is population density?
The amount of people living in a place
What does FIFO stand for?
Fly In Fly Out
What is Guyra's elevation?
1330m above sea level
Is NASA a reliable source?
Yes
What population is considered a megacity?
10 million or more
What is population distribution?
How populations are dispersed in different areas
What is internal migration?
When people move interstate
What month is the lamb and potato festival?
January
Why are there so few lights over Africa?
Because they have limited access to electricity at night
What is the current population of Sydney?
5,638,830
What is the current World population?
8.32 billion (@2026)
What does GDP stand for?
Gross Domestic Product
Name two birds that you might find at Mother of Ducks Lagoon
Black swans, pelicans
Do the lights over Australia accurately represent Australia's urban population?
No, some of them are bushfires
What is an environmental consequence of urban sprawl?
Expanding roads and housing can destroy vegetation and natural habitats.
What was the percentage population growth of Australia in 2026?
1.4%
What is topography?
The study and mapping of natural features of land
Who are the traditional owners of the land?
Gamilaroi, Gumbaynggirr, Anaiwan
What was the specific improvement made to Australia's rail network in the 1950s?
When the gauges (track width) became standardised
What led to the development of the first semi-permanent settlements?
People began farming which meant they could stay in one place
How many refugees are currently in Australia?
51,500
What does UNHCR stand for?
United Nations High Commission for Refugees
What does the word Guyra mean?
"Fish may be caught"
Explain multiculturalism
When people from multiple cultures and ethnicities reside in the same place