What are the US and Australian military forces agreeing to currently? What the specific implications of this agreement?
The US and Australian military forces are agreeing on a scheme which provides more US access to Australian land for the purpose of facilities.
What is the name of the summit where Australia's Defense Minister and the US's Secretary of Defense will meet?
The AUSMIN summit.
Which country is the US specifically reacting to?
The US is reacting to the increasing military power of China.
What are the US planners looking to achieve with this agreement regarding troop movement?
They are looking for more ways to move troops around the world by breaking the globe down into regions.
What are other key areas of discussion at the summit?
cyber security, progress in Afghanistan and the state of the Joint Strike Fighter project.
What does this agreement mean for Australia's future in the Regional and Global context?
Australia's international security in the region will increase as military ties with the United States increase and Australians position in the world will also increase as they gain more power.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Monday, September 5, 2011
Mapping Skills
What is the predicted population growth rate in 2030? - .75 %
What is the predicted population change in 2030? - 60 million.
What region of the world is predicted to have the greatest gross increase in percentage between 1800 and 2050? - South and central america.
How many males and females are there in Ethiopia for the age range 60-64 in the year 2000? - approx 4.4 million. 2.2 million for each gender
How many males and females are there in Italy for the age range 60-64 in the year 2000? - 3.7 milion
1.8 males/1.7 females
Why do you think that there is such a difference between these two countries? - There is a noticeable difference between both countries because of the large growth rate in population of ethopia and the fact that italys population decreases over the 50 years.
What is located at GR831979? - Dicks Hill
What is the highest point at AR7997? - Camden Haven
What is the contour interval for the map? - 10 metres
What physical feature is located at GR820975? - A wet swamp.
Approximately how far is the Laurieton Sporting Complex from Hanleys Point on the Camden Haven Inlet? - 1km
Give the GR for the North Haven Public School. - 8300
What is the highest point at Camden Head? Give the height and GR. - Laurieton - 79 metres - 8498.
What is the predicted population change in 2030? - 60 million.
What region of the world is predicted to have the greatest gross increase in percentage between 1800 and 2050? - South and central america.
How many males and females are there in Ethiopia for the age range 60-64 in the year 2000? - approx 4.4 million. 2.2 million for each gender
How many males and females are there in Italy for the age range 60-64 in the year 2000? - 3.7 milion
1.8 males/1.7 females
Why do you think that there is such a difference between these two countries? - There is a noticeable difference between both countries because of the large growth rate in population of ethopia and the fact that italys population decreases over the 50 years.
What is located at GR831979? - Dicks Hill
What is the highest point at AR7997? - Camden Haven
What is the contour interval for the map? - 10 metres
What physical feature is located at GR820975? - A wet swamp.
Approximately how far is the Laurieton Sporting Complex from Hanleys Point on the Camden Haven Inlet? - 1km
Give the GR for the North Haven Public School. - 8300
What is the highest point at Camden Head? Give the height and GR. - Laurieton - 79 metres - 8498.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Go back to where you came from reflection.
My initial reaction to the show was that i found it interesting and unique to say the least. The show demonstrated a variety of outlooks on the Australian issue of refugees and especially the ever increasing problem of 'boat people' or refugees who illegally enter Australia. Over the course of the 3 episodes and the changing experience of the 6 Australians involved it was evident that opinions had changed in favour of the refugees as the majority of the 6 now had views of benevolence towards refugees. I found this change to be captivating as it was the desired outcome of the experiment but also somewhat expected of the the Australians due to the conditions they were exposed to. Overall the series was enjoyable and fascinating because the topic of refugees in one of complexity and detail.
What percentage of immigrants are refugees?
A: 1.5%
Why does such a small number of people make for such a big deal both politically and in the media?
A: Because the media highlights the problem and forces people to show a concern for the issue and demand change to be necessary.
Where does Australia rank among countries accepting refugees?
A: Australia ranks 18th among those countries as they only accept 2.2 percent of all applications.
To what extent do we have an obligation to help other people suffering in the world?
A: Australia has an obligation to help people suffering in the world in an extent that is present now but with more humanitarian influences and more proactive strategies in dealing with illegal refugees.
How much extra support do refugees receive in comparison to other Australian citizens?
A: Refugees receive the same support that all other Australians receive.
How many Asian nations have signed the UN Refugee Convention?
A: 11 Asian nations have signed the UN Refugees Convention.
Why is it important to note that Malaysia has not signed the UN Refugee Convention? What does this mean for refugees in Malaysia?
A: It is important because Malaysia is home to a large amount of refugees which will be treated with violence and not in a humanitarian method that would be accepted in Australia let alone any other nation that has signed the UN Refugee Convention.
What percentage of immigrants are refugees?
A: 1.5%
Why does such a small number of people make for such a big deal both politically and in the media?
A: Because the media highlights the problem and forces people to show a concern for the issue and demand change to be necessary.
Where does Australia rank among countries accepting refugees?
A: Australia ranks 18th among those countries as they only accept 2.2 percent of all applications.
To what extent do we have an obligation to help other people suffering in the world?
A: Australia has an obligation to help people suffering in the world in an extent that is present now but with more humanitarian influences and more proactive strategies in dealing with illegal refugees.
How much extra support do refugees receive in comparison to other Australian citizens?
A: Refugees receive the same support that all other Australians receive.
How many Asian nations have signed the UN Refugee Convention?
A: 11 Asian nations have signed the UN Refugees Convention.
Why is it important to note that Malaysia has not signed the UN Refugee Convention? What does this mean for refugees in Malaysia?
A: It is important because Malaysia is home to a large amount of refugees which will be treated with violence and not in a humanitarian method that would be accepted in Australia let alone any other nation that has signed the UN Refugee Convention.
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