WW1
Which event directly triggered the outbreak of WW1?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand triggered the July Crisis and the start of WWI.
Define simple interest
Simple interest is the extra money you earn or owe that is calculated only on the starting amount, not on any interest added later.
What is alliteration?
Alliteration is when two or more words start with the same sound to create rhythm or emphasis.
An atom of magnesium has an atomic number of 12 and a mass number of 24. Calculate the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Working + Answer:
Atomic number = number of protons → 12
In a neutral atom: electrons = protons → 12
Mass number = protons + neutrons
Neutrons=24−12=12
Final: Protons = 12 Neutrons = 12 Electrons = 12
What are wind barbs?
Wind barbs are symbols on a weather map that show both the speed and direction of the wind.
Who assassinated the Archduke Ferdinand?
A Serbian nationalist named Gavrilo Princip carried out the assassination, sparking tensions between Austria-Hungary and Serbia.
What does GST stand for?
Goods and Services Tax
Read the line: “The angry storm punched the coastline.” Identify the poetic technique used and explain why it is effective.
The technique is personification — giving human actions or qualities to something non‑human. The storm is described as punching, which is a human action. This is effective because it makes the storm seem powerful, violent, and emotional, helping the reader imagine its intensity.
What is a proton?
a positively charged particle found in the nucleus (centre) of an atom. It is one of the three main subatomic particles: protons, neutrons, electrons.
Identify what a low‑pressure area usually brings, and explain one weather condition you would expect to see in that area.
A low‑pressure area usually brings clouds and rain. You would expect wet, unsettled weather in that region.
Which alliance included Britain, France and Russia?
The Triple Entente was the alliance of Britain, France, and Russia.
— An item costs $50 before GST. GST is 10% in Australia. Show your working to calculate:
The GST amount, and
The final price including GST.
1. Calculate the GST amount
GST rate = 10% 10% as a decimal = 0.10
GST amount=50⋅0.10=5
GST amount = $5
2. Calculate the final price including GST
Final price=50+5=55
Final price = $55
Read the line: “Her voice was a warm blanket on a cold night.” Identify the poetic technique and explain what it suggests about her voice.
The technique is a metaphor — comparing two things directly without using like or as. The voice is compared to a warm blanket, suggesting it is comforting, gentle, and makes others feel safe or relaxed.
List metals
Iron — widely used in construction and steel.
Copper — good conductor used in wires.
Aluminum — lightweight metal used in cans and aircraft.
Magnesium — reactive metal used in alloys.
Zinc
If two towns are 3 cm apart on the map, how far apart are they in real life?
Step 1 — Use the scale 1 cm on the map = 100 000 cm in real life.
Step 2 — Multiply by 3
3 cm×100 000=300 000 cm
Step 3 — Convert to kilometres 100 000 cm = 1 km So:
300 000 cm=3 km
Which long-term cause of WWI involved countries building up their armies and weapons?
Hint think of MAIN
Militarism refers to the belief in building strong armed forces and being ready for war.
A jacket normally costs $80. The store is offering a 15% discount. Calculate the sale price. Show all working.
Step 1 — Convert the percentage to a decimal 15% = 0.15
Step 2 — Calculate the discount amount
Discount=80⋅0.15=12
Step 3 — Subtract the discount from the original price
Sale price=80−12=68
Final answer: The sale price is $68.
Read the line: “Love was the fragile bridge she crossed every day, hoping it would hold.” Identify the poetic technique and explain what this metaphor suggests about her experience of love.
The technique is an extended metaphor — comparing love to a fragile bridge. This suggests that her experience of love feels uncertain, risky, and delicate, as though it could break at any moment. It also implies courage: she continues to cross the bridge, showing hope, trust, and emotional vulnerability.
What is the chemical symbol for iron?
Fe
Which part of the climate graph shows rainfall, and how can you tell which month has the most rain?
Rainfall is shown by the bars, and the wettest month is the one with the highest bar.
Describe two key reasons why Australia decided to join World War I in 1914.
Loyalty to Britain — Australia saw itself as part of the British Empire and followed Britain into war.
Emerging national identity — Australians wanted to prove themselves as a young nation on the world stage.
Government propaganda — Posters and newspapers encouraged enlistment and framed the war as noble.
Economic motivations
A casual worker earns $28 per hour. During the Christmas period, they work 18 hours at their normal rate and 12 hours at the public‑holiday rate, which is 2.5× their normal pay. Calculate their total earnings for the week. Show all working.
Step 1 – Normal pay
Normal rate: $28 per hour
Normal hours: 18
Normal pay=28⋅18=504
Normal pay = $504
Step 2 – Public‑holiday rate
Multiplier: 2.5× normal rate
Public‑holiday rate=28⋅2.5=70
Public‑holiday rate = $70 per hour
Step 3 – Public‑holiday pay
Public‑holiday hours: 12
Public‑holiday pay=70⋅12=840
Public‑holiday pay = $840
Step 4 – Total earnings
Total earnings=504+840=1344
Final answer: The worker earns $1,344 in total for the week.
Write at least two lines of poetry that use alliteration and personification.
The whispering wind wandered through the valley, while soft shadows danced gently across the stones.
Identify three properties of hydrogen and explain why one of these properties makes hydrogen dangerous in some reactions.
Three properties of hydrogen are:
It is colourless
It is odourless
It is highly flammable
Hydrogen is dangerous because its high flammability means it can ignite very easily during reactions.
Explain what closely spaced isobars tell you about wind speed
Closely spaced isobars show strong winds.