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Interconnection Geography Assessment Worksheet

Read the scenario and the information provided. Answer each question using evidence and your own geographical reasoning. For questions asking you to explain, give a reason or example.

A journey from farm to table

Interconnection means that people, places and environments are linked. Follow mangoes from a Queensland farm to a supermarket in another Australian city. The journey depends on workers, transport, energy and customers.

1.In this scenario, what does interconnection mean? Choose the best answer.

The farm, transport, warehouse, supermarket and customers depend on links between places.
Every mango is grown in Sydney.
Places are connected only when they share a border.

2.Name two people or groups involved in getting the mangoes to customers, and describe what one of them does.

3.Which link would most directly help keep mangoes fresh during the trip?

A refrigerated truck
A faster checkout
A road sign at the farm

Connections across the region

Australia is connected to other countries through trade, travel, communication and shared environmental systems. Indonesia sends visitors to Australia. Australia and New Zealand are linked in several ways. Iron ore moves from Australia to Japan.

4.The information above says one country sends visitors to Australia. Which country is it?

5.What is one kind of connection between Australia and New Zealand, according to the information above?

Travel and trade
Iron ore only
No connection is shown

6.Iron ore moves from Australia to Japan. Explain one way this trade can connect people or places in both countries.

People and environments affect one another

Connections can have benefits and costs. A new shopping centre may provide jobs and services. In this example, construction clears some creek-side trees and creates a paved car park near the creek. Construction can change land and habitats, and environmental changes can affect people in places far away.

7.The development clears some creek-side trees and creates a paved car park near the creek. Name one environmental change caused by the development.

8.Explain one possible way the development could affect both wildlife and people who use the creek.

9.Complete the sentence with a cause and an effect: When people cut down forests, it can affect because .

10.A flood closes a major road used to carry food to shops. Explain how this local event could affect people in another place, and suggest one way to reduce the disruption.

11.Choose a product you use regularly. Describe a possible journey it takes from where it is made or grown to where you use it. Include at least three stages or places, and explain one connection between them.

Draw a simple route with arrows between at least three stages or places from your answer to Question 11. Label each stage.