Australian History, Geography,
Civics and Citizenship
2011 School Certificate Test
Australian Geography, Civics and Citizenship Section
General Instructions
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Reading time: 10 minutes
for both sections
Allow about 1 hour for this section
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Working time: 2 hours for
both sections
This section has TWO parts
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Attempt ALL questions
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Write using black or blue pen
Black pen is preferred
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Do NOT write in pencil
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Write your Centre Number and
Student Number at the top of
pages 9, 11, 13 and 15
Part A – Questions 1–20
20 marks
Part B – Questions 21–24
30 marks
Instructions for answering multiple-choice questions
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Complete your answers using black or blue pen. Black pen is preferred.
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Do NOT write in pencil.
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Select the alternative A, B, C or D that best answers the question. Fill in the
response oval completely.
Sample:
2+4=
(A) 2
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B
(C) 8
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(D) 9
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If you think you have made a mistake, put a cross through the incorrect
answer and fill in the new answer.
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(B) 6
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C
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If you change your mind and have crossed out what you consider to be the
correct answer, then indicate the correct answer by writing the word correct
and drawing an arrow as follows.
correct
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B
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Part A
Questions 1–20
20 marks
Use the Australian Geography Part A Answer Sheet for Questions 1–20.
1
Which of the following would give the most precise location of a specific point
on Earth’s surface?
(A) Spot height
(B)
Trig station
(C) Grid reference
(D) Area reference
2
Which instrument is used to measure air pressure?
(A) Barometer
(B)
Clinometer
(C) Compass
(D) Thermometer
3
Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by an individual
to the issue of waste management?
(A) Monitor water use
(B)
Separate household rubbish
(C) Develop a national recycling plant
(D) Implement legislation to prosecute illegal dumping
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Use Source A to answer Questions 4–7.
Source A
Synoptic Chart for Australia
Awaiting copyright
4
Which TWO urban areas experienced rainfall in the previous 24 hours?
(A) Sydney and Cairns
(B)
Hobart and Adelaide
(C) Port Hedland and Cairns
(D) Alice Springs and Darwin
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5
What is the approximate latitude and longitude of Perth?
(A) 32°S 116°E
(B)
32°N 111°E
(C) 34°S 124°E
(D) 28°S 130°W
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What is the approximate speed and direction of the wind at Alice Springs?
(A) 1–5 km/h South West
(B)
1–5 km/h North East
(C) 6–10 km/h South West
(D) 6–10 km/h North East
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Which of the following weather conditions are likely to be experienced in Port
Hedland within the next 24 hours?
(A) Increasing rainfall and wind speed
(B)
Decreasing rainfall and temperature
(C) Increasing temperature and decreasing rainfall
(D) Increasing temperature and decreasing wind speed
8
Taylor has investigated a geographical issue through fieldwork and has created
a presentation to communicate the results.
What would be the next step in Taylor’s Research Action Plan?
(A) Process and analyse the data collected
(B)
Propose an action in response to the research findings
(C) Identify the techniques that will be used to collect the data
(D) Generate focus questions to be addressed by the investigation
9
Which term is used to refer to ‘the fair treatment of individuals and groups
within a community’?
(A) Civics
(B)
Citizenship
(C) Social justice
(D) Sustainable development
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Use Source B to answer Questions 10–14.
Source B
Awaiting copyright
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What is the length of the North-South runway at the airport?
(A) 2.2 km
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2.5 km
(C) 2.8 km
(D) 3.1 km
Which area reference has the highest building density?
(A) 5722
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(B)
(B)
5821
(C) 5922
(D) 6020
What is the bearing of the church (GR 604205) from the spot height (GR 627257)?
(A) 195°
(B)
205°
(C) 215°
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(D) 225°
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What is the approximate area of Morgan’s Lake?
(A) 2.5 km2
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(B)
2.0 km2
(C) 1.5 km2
(D) 1.0 km2
What is the correct sequence across the transect from point A to point B?
(A) Airport, church, bridge, hill
(B)
Airport, Flynnville, bridge, hill
(C) Airport, Flynnville, river, valley
(D) Airport, church, bridge, valley
15
Which of the following is an example of active citizenship at a national level?
(A) A local business choosing to use recycled paper
(B)
A school taking part in removing graffiti from local buildings
(C) A non-government organisation sponsoring a regional carnival
(D) A lobby group pressuring federal ministers to address human rights
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Which of the following best describes the term spatial inequality?
(A) Where people are located
(B)
The increase in the population of urban areas
(C) Fairness in the treatment of all members of a community
(D) The geographical divisions between affluent and poor areas
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Source C
Awaiting copyright
In 2008, what percentage of Australia’s trade with its top five trading partners
was with China?
(A) 20%
(B)
26%
(C) 30%
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(D) 34%
18
Which of the following best describes the term geographical processes?
(A) The living organisms on Earth that transform the world
(B)
Areas of concern that arise due to changes in environments
(C) A part of Earth that includes all plant and animal life forms
(D) The physical and human forces that can form and transform the world
Use Source D to answer Questions 19–20.
Source D
Awaiting copyright
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In 1971, of the following countries, which was the birthplace of the largest
percentage of overseas-born Australian residents?
(A) Germany
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(B)
Greece
(C) Italy
(D) Malaysia
With reference to the specific countries listed in the table, what conclusion can be
drawn by comparing the data for 1971 with the data for 1996?
Percentage of overseas-born residents
from Asia-Pacific
from Europe
(A)
Increased
Increased
(B)
Decreased
Decreased
(C)
Decreased
Increased
(D)
Increased
Decreased
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Part B
Questions 21–24
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30 marks
Answer the questions in the spaces provided. These spaces provide guidance for the
expected length of response.
Question 21 (4 marks)
Identify ONE trend in Australia’s changing age structure, and describe the
implications of this trend for urban planning.
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Question 22 (5 marks)
Choose ONE of Australia’s regional and global links from the box below.
• Aid
• Defence
• Migration
• Trade
Describe the advantages of the chosen link for Australia.
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Question 23 (6 marks)
Discuss strategies that Australia can use to address the challenges in relation to
EITHER human rights OR reconciliation.
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In your answer you will be assessed on your ability to:
■ organise and communicate your knowledge and understanding effectively
■ support your ideas with relevant examples
■ use geographical terms appropriately
Question 24 (15 marks)
Choose ONE geographical issue affecting Australian environments and tick (✓) the
box next to it.
 Land and water management
 Waste management
 Coastal management
 Air quality
 Urban growth and decline
 Spatial inequality
How do individuals AND governments respond to the geographical issue you have
chosen?
In your answer, refer to:
• actions that promote sustainability and/or social justice
• the success of actions taken.
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