General Test Instructions
2003
SCHOOL
CERTIFICATE
TEST
11 November
Start 12.50 pm
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Reading time: 10 minutes
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Working time: 2 hours
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The supervisor will tell you when to begin the test
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This test has TWO sections
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Attempt ALL questions
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Write using black or blue pen
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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 13, 15, 17, 27, 29 and 31
Directions for Section 1 —
Australian Geography, Civics and
Citizenship
1
Allow about 1 hour to answer this section
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This section has THREE parts
Part A
Questions 1–20
Part B
Question 21
Part C
Questions 22–24
3
AUSTRALIAN
HISTORY,
GEOGRAPHY,
CIVICS AND
CITIZENSHIP
SECTION 1
50 marks
S16
(20 marks)
(5 marks)
(25 marks)
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Complete your answers to Questions 1–20 on the
separate Answer Sheet
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Write your answers to Questions 21–24 in the spaces
provided
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Instructions for answering multiple-choice
questions
• Complete your answers in either black or blue pen.
• Multiple choice
Select the alternative A, B, C or D that best answers the question. Fill in the
response oval completely.
Sample:
2+4=
(A) 2
A
(B) 6
B
(C) 8
C
(D) 9
D
If you think you have made a mistake, put a cross through the incorrect answer
and fill in the new answer.
A
B
C
D
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
A
B
C
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2003 SCT • Australian History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship • SECTION 1 • PART A
PART A
Complete your answers to Questions 1–20 on the separate Answer Sheet.
Questions 1 and 2 refer to Source A.
Source A
Climate graph for Darwin
Rainfall (mm)
Temperature (°C)
35°
30°
25°
600
20°
500
400
300
200
100
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Reproduced by permission of Brian Parker.
1
During which three-month period does most rain fall in Darwin?
(A) November, December and January
(B)
December, January and February
(C) February, March and April
(D) October, November and December
2
What is the temperature range for Darwin?
(A) 5°C
(B)
15°C
(C) 25°C
(D) 30°C
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Source B
This map shows the seasons when fires are most likely to occur in areas of Australia.
Fire seasons
104°
112°
120°
128°
136°
144°
152°
160°
12°
Darwin
Tennant Creek
20°
Port Hedland
Alice Springs
Brisbane
Geraldton
Kalgoorlie
28°
Perth
Sydney
Canberra
Adelaide
Melbourneç©
Fire seasons
Winter and spring
Hobart
Spring
Summer
Spring and summer
Summer and autumn
© Copyright Commonwealth of Australia.
Question 3 refers to Source A and Source B.
3
Why are fires more common in Darwin in winter and spring?
(A) Low rainfall with temperatures averaging 15°C
(B)
Low rainfall with temperatures averaging 30°C
(C) Low rainfall with temperatures averaging 10°C
(D) Low rainfall with temperatures averaging 26°C
Question 4 refers to Source B.
4
What is the latitude and longitude of Darwin?
(A) 12° S and 132° E
(B)
36°
12° N and 132° W
(C) 132° S and 12° E
(D) 132° N and 12° W
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Questions 5–8 refer to Source C.
Source C
Lloyd’s Inlet
Contour interval : 10 metres
01
50
40
30
k
ree
ar C
Cle
58
02
03
60
04
Key
70
58
30
Swamp
20
Mangroves
10
57
57
B
Beach
C
Road
60
56
56
50
Lagoon
Track
D
40
30
20
55
Ocean
10
Pi n
r e ek
eC
0
Metres
150
300
02
03
04
Cross-section from point C to point D
80
Metres
Bridge
20
01
60
40
20
0
Rocks
N
10
A
55
C
D
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Pine forest
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5
What is the distance in a direct line from point A to point B?
(A) 11 m
(B)
900 m
(C) 950 m
(D) 1100 m
6
What is the grid reference for the bridge located in the centre of the map?
(A) GR 037578
(B)
GR 578037
(C) GR 023562
(D) GR 562023
7
The cross-section from point C to point D has some unlabelled features indicated
by the arrows. Which features would appear if listed from west to east?
(A) Beach, mangroves, road, lagoon
(B)
Beach, road, mangroves, lagoon
(C) Lagoon, road, mangroves, beach
(D) Lagoon, mangroves, road, beach
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In what direction is Clear Creek flowing?
(A) East
(B)
West
(C) South-east
(D) North-west
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Questions 9 and 10 refer to Source D.
Source D
Freshwater use in NSW
Freshwater use in NSW in 2002
Household water use in NSW
Percentage of water used
Cities and
towns
Agricultural
sector
2002
Kitchen
12
12
Bathroom
48
44
Laundry
14
16
Outdoors
26
28
100
100
Total percentage used
9
Year
2000
‘City people need to use less water so farming can be expanded.’
‘A lot of water could be saved if farming methods changed.’
What do these two statements reflect about the issue of freshwater use?
(A) Social justice
(B)
Water quality
(C) Different perspectives
(D) Geographical processes
10
Assume that the total freshwater used in NSW households was 5.5 million
megalitres in 2000 and 5.0 million megalitres in 2002.
What is the difference in the number of megalitres used in laundries between
2000 and 2002?
(A)
10 000 megalitres
(B)
30 000 megalitres
(C)
250 000 megalitres
(D)
500 000 megalitres
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11
What term best describes an individual Australian’s participation in community
activities and public affairs?
(A) Citizenship
(B)
Decision-making
(C) Heritage
(D) Sustainability
12
The footpath of a local street is unsafe to use. How can individuals influence
decision-making on this matter?
(A) Contact the police
(B)
Contact the Prime Minister
(C) Contact the Environment Protection Authority
(D) Contact their Municipal or Shire Council member
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Which of the following countries are part of the Asia–Pacific region?
(A) Egypt, Sri Lanka and Vietnam
(B)
India, Indonesia and Samoa
(C) Cuba, East Timor and New Zealand
(D) Brazil, China and Papua New Guinea
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Questions 14 and 15 refer to Source E.
Source E
Population features of Australia and Indonesia July 2000
Australia
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Indonesia
Total population
19 169 083
224 784 210
Age structure
0–14 years
15–64 years
65+ years
Population growth rate
1.02%
1.63%
Birth rate
13.08 births
per 1000 population
22.6 births
per 1000 population
Infant mortality
5.04 deaths
per 1000 live births
42.21 deaths
per 1000 live births
Life expectancy at birth
79.75 years
69.96 years
21%
67%
12%
0–14 years
15–64 years
65+ years
31%
65%
4%
What is Australia’s population as a percentage of Indonesia’s?
(A) 1.7%
(B)
8.5%
(C) 11.7%
(D) 85%
15
What reason could explain the difference in the proportion of 0–14 year olds in
Australia and Indonesia?
(A) Australia has a higher birth rate.
(B)
Indonesia has a higher birth rate.
(C) Indonesia has a higher life expectancy at birth.
(D) Australia has a lower life expectancy at birth.
16
How could individual Australian citizens assist the people affected by a natural
disaster in Indonesia?
(A) Write to the Premier
(B)
Sign international treaties
(C) Participate in trading agreements
(D) Donate to non-government organisations
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Questions 17 and 18 refer to Source F.
Source F
NOTE: Ethanol is a substance that can be added to petrol
Sydney Morning Herald, 24 December 2002
By permission of Cathy Wilcox, SMH.
17
What aspect of geography is shown by the cartoon?
(A) Spatial dimension
(B)
Spatial inequality
(C) Ecological dimension
(D) Demographic changes
18
In which way is the man in the cartoon expressing his protest?
(A) Taking individual action
(B)
Gathering relevant data
(C) Joining a community-based group
(D) Writing a research action plan
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How does World Heritage site listing help Australia maintain its unique physical
and cultural characteristics?
(A) By encouraging tourists to visit listed sites
(B)
By providing international funding for listed sites
(C) By conserving the universal value of listed sites
(D) By allowing non-government organisations onto listed sites
20
If you were developing a research action plan to investigate a geographical issue,
which step would you undertake first?
(A) Communicate findings
(B)
Gather and process data
(C) Evaluate alternative solutions
(D) Demonstrate active and informed citizenship
End of Part A
Go on to Part B
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2003 SCT • Australian History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship • SECTION 1 • PART B
CENTRE NUMBER
STUDENT NUMBER
PART B
Write your answer in the space provided.
Question 21 (5 marks)
The photograph shows an example of contemporary land management.
© Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries, Queensland.
Using the photograph and your geographic knowledge, outline how traditional land
management would differ from contemporary land management.
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2003 SCT • Australian History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship • SECTION 1 • PART C
CENTRE NUMBER
STUDENT NUMBER
PART C
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Question 22 (5 marks)
Outline how ONE feature of Australia’s physical environment has contributed to
Australia’s uniqueness.
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Question 23 (5 marks)
For ONE fieldwork task in which you participated, describe how you gathered and
then processed your information.
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Question 24 (15 marks)
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
Explain Australia’s changing regional and/or global role in relation to one or more of
the following:
• international treaties;
• human rights;
• role of non-government organisations;
• international aid.
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Go on to Section 2 – Australian History, Civics and Citizenship
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