Unit 9 Geography Case Study
Year 9 Geography Assignment
1.Coastline Lengths
Draw a bar graph; use the information in the table to draw a bar graph showing the length of the coastline in each state.
2. Continental Extremities
1. On the map of Australia mark the Continental Extremities
2. Use the information to mark on their latitudes and longitudes
The latitudinal distance between South East Cape and Australia's most northerly point at the tip of Cape York is about 3680 kilometres.
3. Write a few facts about each place (on my map)
Cape York: Located in far-north Queensland, Its isolation and rugged terrain makes the northern-most point of the Australian mainland a popular destination for 4WD and camping enthusiasts seeking to reach the so called Tip. They are attracted also by the relatively pristine environment and variety of functioning ecosystems ranging from undisturbed coastal regions through to tropical rainforests and dry savannah woodlands …show more content…
Cape Byron: Cape Byron was named by Captain James Cook on May 15, 1770 after John Byron.
The headland is renowned not only as the continent's most easterly point, but also for its lighthouse and caretakers cottage. The 22 metre high lighthouse, which was built in 1901, is 94 metres above sea level perched on the crest of the Cape Byron headland. The light is one of the most powerful in the southern hemisphere and is reputed to be visible more than 40 kilometres out to sea.
South Point: The most southerly point on the Australian mainland. South Point is on a peninsula coastline featuring numerous predominant granite headlands. As well as the unique vegetation and geology, the 50 000 hectare national park contains the largest coastal wilderness area in Victoria. South Point is included in the Wilson's Promontory Marine National Park which extends along 70 kilometres of coastline and covers 15 550 hectares, making it the largest Marine National Park in
Victoria.
South East Cape: The southern-most point of Australia is South East Cape which is part of Tasmania's isolated southern coastline. The area is exposed to all manner of inclement weather extremes with cold, wet, southerly winds prevailing and rain falling every second day on average during summer and more often in other seasons. South East Cape is accessible only via a walking track from nearby Cockle Creek, which is the most southerly point able to be reached by road in Australia.
Steep Point: The sheer cliffs, tower up to 200m above sea level and stretch more than 200km from Kalbarri to the Shark Bay, interrupted only by a number of small bays, such as False Entrance and Crayfish Bay.
1.Coastline Lengths
Draw a bar graph; use the information in the table to draw a bar graph showing the length of the coastline in each state.
2. Continental Extremities
1. On the map of Australia mark the Continental Extremities
2. Use the information to mark on their latitudes and longitudes
The latitudinal distance between South East Cape and Australia's most northerly point at the tip of Cape York is about 3680 kilometres.
3. Write a few facts about each place (on my map)
Cape York: Located in far-north Queensland, Its isolation and rugged terrain makes the northern-most point of the Australian mainland a popular destination for 4WD and camping enthusiasts seeking to reach the so called Tip. They are attracted also by the relatively pristine environment and variety of functioning ecosystems ranging from undisturbed coastal regions through to tropical rainforests and dry savannah woodlands …show more content…
Cape Byron: Cape Byron was named by Captain James Cook on May 15, 1770 after John Byron.
The headland is renowned not only as the continent's most easterly point, but also for its lighthouse and caretakers cottage. The 22 metre high lighthouse, which was built in 1901, is 94 metres above sea level perched on the crest of the Cape Byron headland. The light is one of the most powerful in the southern hemisphere and is reputed to be visible more than 40 kilometres out to sea.
South Point: The most southerly point on the Australian mainland. South Point is on a peninsula coastline featuring numerous predominant granite headlands. As well as the unique vegetation and geology, the 50 000 hectare national park contains the largest coastal wilderness area in Victoria. South Point is included in the Wilson's Promontory Marine National Park which extends along 70 kilometres of coastline and covers 15 550 hectares, making it the largest Marine National Park in
Victoria.
South East Cape: The southern-most point of Australia is South East Cape which is part of Tasmania's isolated southern coastline. The area is exposed to all manner of inclement weather extremes with cold, wet, southerly winds prevailing and rain falling every second day on average during summer and more often in other seasons. South East Cape is accessible only via a walking track from nearby Cockle Creek, which is the most southerly point able to be reached by road in Australia.
Steep Point: The sheer cliffs, tower up to 200m above sea level and stretch more than 200km from Kalbarri to the Shark Bay, interrupted only by a number of small bays, such as False Entrance and Crayfish Bay.