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Discover the diverse landscapes, climates, and rich cultural heritage of Australia and New Zealand in this detailed overview. Learn about Australia's unique landforms, including the Great Barrier Reef and the Outback, as well as its endemic wildlife, including marsupials. Delve into New Zealand's natural environments, from its tectonically active North Island to its stunning mountain ranges. Our exploration includes insights into historical settlements, Indigenous cultures, languages, and unique terms. A comprehensive guide for those interested in the natural and cultural wonders of the region.
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I. Australia • A. Landforms/Rivers • Landform regions? (3) • Great Barrier Reef? • Artesian wells?
B. Climates • Climates? • The Outback?
C. Plants and Animals • Endemic? • Marsupials?
D. History and Culture • Aborigines? • Way of life? • European settlement? • Who, when, and why? • Effect on Aborigines?
E. People and Languages • Ancestral makeup? • Language? • Other population? • Some common Aussie words & meanings: • Biscuit = cookie • Clicks = miles per hour • Dunny = restroom w/only a toilet • Esky = ice chest • G’day = hello • Shark biscuit = inexperienced surfer
F. Settlement & Land Use • Where do most live? • Why? • Capital?
G. Religion & Education • Majority Religion? • Other? • Education?
I. Australia Today • Economy? • Life Expectancy? • Farm land %? • Environment? • Exotic Species?
II. New Zealand • A. Natural Environments: • Topography? • North Island: • Tectonically active? • South Island: • Size compared to North Island? • Mountain range?
B. Climates and Biomes • Main climate? • Endemic species? • Exotic species?
C. Natural Resources • Main resource? • Renewable energy sources?
D. History & Culture • First people of New Zealand? • Maori • Video of the haka