1. EQ: How do location, climate and naturalresources impact trade?HW: No HW SPONGE:SPONGE: Did you go on vacation for spring break?Did you go on vacation for spring break?If so, describe where you went and why youIf so, describe where you went and why youchose to go there. If you didnt gochose to go there. If you didnt goanywhere, choose your dream vacationanywhere, choose your dream vacationdestination and why you chose that place.destination and why you chose that place.

2. How do Location,Climate, & NaturalResources Impact Trade?Australia Notes 3. Location China is Australias neighbor to the north Australia exports tons of natural resourcesto China 1/2 of iron ore goes to China In return, China provides Australia withaffordable finished goods (cars, kitchenappliances, etc.) 4. Location Australias location makes it is expensive forpeople to visit from other countries Most international tourists come from NewZealand and China 5. Location Foreign tourists create only 1/4 of Australias$81 billion tourist industry Australians do the majority of tourismwithin their own country Remote location in the Southern Hemispheremakes it expensive for Australians to leave &visit other countries 6. Climate Tourists from the northern hemisphere visitAustralias warm beaches when it is winterin their country Tourists usually wait until spring or fall tovisit the rural areas & the outback--not toohot then 7. Climate In the non-desert regions, Australians grow manygrains Grown in inland regions of the coastal states (not toohot/dry here) Grains include a wide range of different crops: Wheat, barley, sorghum, rye, rice, chickpeas, lentils, &oilseeds 8. Natural Resources Across much of Australia, the ground is barren &not ideal for farming (outback) Many minerals are found here: gold, silver, uranium,coal, copper, & iron ore Australia has exported nearly $400 billion worth ofmetals, minerals, & fuels in the past 20 years Natural resources account for 1/3 of the countryseconomy! 9. Natural Resources Australia exports more coal & iron ore thanany other country Leads the world in mining bauxite,titanium, & diamonds No other country has more reserves of lead,cadmium, or nickel 10. Natural Resources Have always been important to Australiantrade: In the mid-1800s, Australia had a gold rushin the southern region Thousands of immigrants moved to Australia tofind gold Many came from England, Ireland, Germany, &China 11. The Super PitThe wor l d s l ar gest 12. Questions to Consider:1. Which nations citizens visit Australia morethan any other? Why?2. What resources attracted thousands ofimmigrants in the mid-nineteenthcentury?3. Which country is most important toAustralia for trade? 13. Directions Finish Paper Plate Finish GA OAS if you have not done so. Coachbook:180-183 # 463-471 177-179 # 457-462 14. Design-A-Plate There is a new Australian restaurant in Alpharetta! Therestaurant owner is planning to serve yummy Australian foods,like Down Under Cheese Hoppers and Sydney Spicy Shrimp. Eventhough he has an awesome Australian menu lined up, he has onesmall problemHe doesnt have any plates to serve the food on!The owner needs your help in designing plates that could be usedin his restaurant. He wants you to create a plate that includes the importantphysical features of Australia: Ayers Rock, Great Barrier Reef,Coral Sea, and the Great Victoria Desert. Feel free to add anyadditional illustrations to your plate designthe more Australian,the better! The plate should be colorful, informative, andcreative. On the back, explain the important information abouteach physical feature