Causes of WWII in the Pacific
What was Japan's motivation for expanding into Manchuria in the 1930s?
To secure natural resources and living space for Japan.
Why was the Fall of Singapore significant for Australia?
It showed Britain could not defend Australia, prompting US alliance.
What was the role of the Australian Women's Land Army during WWII?
They replaced men on farms to ensure food production.
Which two countries were most affected by the Aral Sea disaster?
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
What are SDGs and name one related to environmental sustainability.
The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Example: Goal 13 - Climate Action.
What ideology gained prominence in Japan in the 1930s?
Nationalism
Name two physical challenges Australian troops faced on the Kokoda Track.
Steep terrain, tropical disease, and extreme fatigue.
Why were blackouts implemented during WWII in Australia?
To prevent enemy aircraft from easily targeting cities.
How did the film The Beach impact Maya Bay’s environment?
It caused a massive tourism boom, damaging coral and wildlife habitats.
Name three environmental worldviews.
Earth-centred, stewardship, and human-centred.
How did global tariffs after WWII influence Japanese aggression?
They limited Japan's export markets, encouraging imperial conquest.
What were conditions like for POWs in Changi Prison?
Overcrowding, malnutrition, and harsh discipline.
Which groups were interned in Australia during WWII and why?
Japanese, German, and Italian Australians were suspected of disloyalty.
What was one long-term environmental impact of the Chernobyl disaster?
The exclusion zone became a radioactive wasteland but also a wildlife refuge.
How do boardwalks help manage fragile environments?
They reduce erosion and foot traffic damage.
What event triggered the US entry into WWII?
The surprise bombing of Pearl Harbour on 7 December 1941.
Who was Australia's Prime Minister from 1941-1945, during most of the war years?
John Curtin
What was censored on the Australian Homefront during WWII?
News from the front lines and personal letters.
What environmental issue threatens the Dead Sea?
Evaporation due to mineral extraction, lack of inflow and sink-holes.
Identify two stakeholders in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
The Anangu people and Northern Territory Parks & Wildlife service.
Which event in 1937 marked a brutal expansion of Japanese power into China?
The Nanjing Massacre (Rape of Nanjing).
How long was the Thai-Burma Railway and how many Australians died?
It was 415 km long; over 2,700 Australians died during its construction.
What were some tasks done by members of the Women’s Land Army?
Ploughing fields, harvesting crops, tending livestock, and driving tractors.
What reactor failed in the 1986 Chernobyl disaster?
Reactor No. 4 exploded during a safety test.
There are sustainability issues in the Montebello islands due to?
Nuclear testing during the Cold War.