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Elaboration ACHGK037

classifying resources into renewable, non-renewable and continuous resources, and investigating examples of each type

Elaboration ACHGS053

presenting a report, supported by graphic representations, to communicate a reasoned argument (for example, to propose actions to ensure future water security)

Elaboration ACHGK038

explaining how the movement of water through the environment connects places (for example, the melting of snow in spring feeding rivers and dams downstream)

Elaboration ACHGK042

explaining the physical causes and the temporal and spatial patterns of an atmospheric or hydrological hazard through a study of either droughts, storms, tropical cyclones or floods

proposing actions to respond to geographical issues related to environmental and economic sustainability (for example, ensuring a sustainable supply of water, after considering the possible outcomes for different groups)

Elaboration ACHGS047

developing questions about an area of focus in the geographical knowledge and understanding strand (for example, the causes of water scarcity or factors affecting the liveability of a place)

Elaboration (1) ACHGK037

describing how water is an available resource when it is groundwater, soil moisture (green water), and surface water in dams, rivers and lakes (blue water), and a potential resource when it exists as salt water, ice or water vapour

Elaboration ACHGK045

researching the effects of air pollution on the liveability of cities

Elaboration (1) ACHGK045

explaining the importance of water quality to the liveability of places, now and into the future

Elaboration ACHGS048

gathering relevant data from a range of primary sources (for example, from observation and annotated field sketches, surveys and interviews, or photographs) about the impacts of and responses to a hydrological hazard, or the factors influencing decisions …

Elaboration (1) ACHGS048

collecting geographical information from secondary sources (for example, thematic maps, weather maps, climate graphs, compound column graphs and population pyramids, reports, census data and the media)

Elaboration (1) ACHGK040

discussing the advantages and disadvantages of strategies to overcome water scarcity (for example, recycling (‘grey water’), stormwater harvesting and re-use, desalination, inter-regional transfer of water and trade in virtual water, and reducing water …

Elaboration (1) ACHGK047

developing a specific proposal to improve an aspect of the liveability of their place, taking into account the needs of diverse groups in the community, including young people (for example, through fieldwork in the local recreation area) or traditional …

Elaboration (1) ACHGK044

examining the role transport plays in people’s ability to access services and participate in activities in the local area

Elaboration (1) ACHGS047

developing questions to investigate patterns of spatial distribution of rainfall in Australia and other places

Elaboration (1) ACHGK042

explaining the economic, environmental and social impacts of a selected atmospheric or hydrological hazard on people and places, and describing community responses to the hazard

Elaboration ACHGK043

investigating their and others’ interpretations of the concept of liveability and choices about where to live (for example, connections to cultural groups, adolescent ‘bright lights’ attraction, retiree tree change and families with children locating …

Elaboration (2) ACHGK043

comparing student access to and use of places and spaces in their local area and evaluating how this affects perceptions of liveability

Elaboration ACHGK044

comparing accessibility to and availability of a range of services and facilities between different types of settlements (urban, rural and remote) in Australia and other countries (for example, access to clean water, sanitation, education and health …

Elaboration (2) ACHGK044

comparing transportation and accessibility in Australian cities with cities in countries of the Asia region or Europe

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