Civics & Citizenship
Australia has a national “rulebook” that sets out how its government works. What is it called?
The Australian Constitution.
I investigate the past by digging up objects and examining ancient remains. Who am I?
An archaeologist.
Which is non-renewable: sunlight, wind or coal?
Coal
Which is usually a need: safe drinking water or the latest gaming console?
Safe drinking water.
Mrs Nunn:
How many studio albums does Taylor Swift have?
12
Parliament has two houses—but nobody sleeps there! Name both houses of Australia’s federal Parliament.
House of Representatives and Senate.
Which river was Ancient Egypt’s farming lifeline?
The Nile River.
A town has too little usable water to meet its needs. What is this problem called?
Water scarcity.
You can afford a movie ticket or a new book. You choose the movie. What is your opportunity cost?
The new book—the next best alternative given up.
Ms Tatton:
What happens when cows become separated from their best friends?
They become sad
Match the jobs: legislature, executive, judiciary. Which makes laws, puts laws into action, and interprets laws?
Legislature: makes laws. Executive: implements laws. Judiciary: interprets and applies laws.
An ancient Egyptian necklace and a modern textbook both tell us about Egypt. Which is a primary source, and why?
he necklace, because it comes from the time being investigated.
Your town is beside the ocean but needs drinking water. What process could remove salt from seawater?
Desalination.
In the two-sector circular flow, households provide workers to businesses. What do businesses give households in return for their work?
Income, such as wages.
Ms Fraser:
What is the only mammal capable of sustained flight?
A bat
Someone is accused of stealing the class trophy. Does being accused automatically make them guilty? Name the legal principle that protects them.
No. Presumption of innocence: they are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Ancient Egyptians didn’t grow crops in a giant sandpit! Explain two ways the Nile helped their civilisation develop.
Any two: water for crops; fertile soil from flooding; transport; food such as fish.
A suburb has cheap houses but no nearby schools, shops or public transport. Explain why its liveability might be low for families.
Families have poor access to essential services, making everyday activities harder, slower or more expensive.
Students suddenly want healthier lunches. Suggest two changes the canteen could make to respond.
For example: offer healthier meals; stock more fruit; reduce sugary options; advertise healthier choices.
Ms Devlin:
What is the strongest muscle in the body?
The jaw (masseter muscle)
A referendum wins support from most voters nationally, but only three of the six states vote “Yes”. Does the proposed constitutional change pass? Explain.
No. It needs a double majority: a national majority and majorities in at least four of the six states.
A museum wants to move an Aboriginal cultural object without consulting its Traditional Owners. Explain two reasons consultation matters.
Traditional Owners hold cultural knowledge and authority; consultation helps ensure respectful care, appropriate access and protection of cultural heritage. Accept two explained reasons.
You are mayor during a drought. Suggest two different strategies to reduce water scarcity and explain how each helps.
For example: repair leaks to reduce losses; recycle water for suitable uses; restrict unnecessary use to conserve supplies; desalinate seawater to increase supply. Two strategies with explanations required.
You launch a reusable drink-bottle business. Identify two entrepreneurial characteristics and explain how each could help it succeed.
For example: innovation helps develop a useful design; initiative helps identify customers and act on opportunities; calculated risk-taking helps make informed business decisions.
Ms James:
Winnie the Pooh is one of the more iconic cartoons of all time, but what is Winnie the Pooh’s original name?
Edward Bear