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Student book questions
7.2 The environment and climate of Australia
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Check your learning 7.2
Remember and understand
1 Australia is made up of more than just the mainland and Tasmania. How many islands are part of
Australia?
2 Where are the Torres Strait Islands and how many are there?
3 The Pitjantjatjara people live in a very dry region of Australia. How do they find water to drink?
Apply and analyse
4 Australia has many different climate zones. What zone is Melbourne located in?
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5 In your own words, describe how environment and climate in Australia influenced the way Indigenous
groups lived.
6 Look carefully at Source 2. What are the main differences between tropical regions and temperate
regions?