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2006 School Certificate Specimen Test AUSTRALIAN HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, CIVICS AND CITIZENSHIP Introduction This document accompanies the specimen test for the 2006 School Certificate test in Australian History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship. A mapping grid is also included with the test. It shows how each question in the test relates to the relevant syllabus outcomes and content, and to the performance bands used to report student achievement in the test. In 2006, the first cohort of students studying the History Years 7–10 Syllabus (2003) and the Geography Years 7–10 Syllabus (2003) will sit for the School Certificate Australian History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship test. The scope of the test and the test specifications have been reviewed for 2006, and this specimen test is indicative of the type of test that will be produced for 2006 and subsequent years. Because much of the content of the new syllabuses is similar to that in the previous syllabuses, many of the questions in past School Certificate Australian History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship tests would continue to be suitable for tests from 2006. The inclusion of questions from past tests in the specimen paper reflects this. The purpose of the School Certificate tests The School Certificate credential marks the end of compulsory schooling. It records student achievement in the courses studied in Stage 5, and provides results in five state-wide tests in areas considered foundational to subsequent achievement. Further information about the School Certificate can be found on the Board’s Assessment Resource Centre (http://www.arc.nsw.edu.au/). A major purpose of the School Certificate tests at the end of Year 10 is to strengthen the foundation skills students need to pursue further learning or to succeed in the workplace. The scope of the School Certificate tests The tests focus on foundational aspects of their related syllabuses, and do not cover all areas of the syllabus. The Australian History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship test scope statement provides further details of the relationship between the School Certificate test and the History and the Geography Years 7–10 syllabuses. Specimen tests Specimen tests are produced in accordance with the Board’s Principles for Setting School Certificate Tests and Developing Marking Guidelines in a StandardsReferenced Framework, published in Board Bulletin Volume 10 Number 1 (March 2001). Further details regarding the School Certificate Australian History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship test were outlined in Board Bulletin Volume 14 No 3 (June 2005). Questions are closely related to a subset of syllabus outcomes from the related course. The test as a whole is structured to show how appropriate differentiation of student performance at all levels on the performance scale can be obtained.

The Australian History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship specimen test The specimen test is an example of the type of test that could be prepared within the School Certificate Australian History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship test specifications. Tests will be based on a representative sample of syllabus outcomes. The mapping grid accompanying the specimen test shows how the test as a whole samples a range of content and outcomes, and allows all students the opportunity to demonstrate their level of achievement. The range and balance of outcomes tested in the School Certificate tests in 2006 and subsequent years may differ from those addressed in the specimen test. There are a number of points to note in considering the specimen test for Australian History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship: • The test contains two sections: one for Australian History, Civics and Citizenship and one for Australian Geography, Civics and Citizenship. These sections will alternate as Section 1 and Section 2 each year. To assist students to manage their time in the test, supervisors will advise students when one hour has elapsed, so that they can commence work on the second section. •

The Australian History section is based on Topics 5, 6 , 7 and 8 of the Stage 5 mandatory History course, and Historical Skills.

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The Australian Geography section is based on Focus Areas 5A3 and 5A4 of the Stage 5 mandatory Geography course, and Geographical Tools and Skills.

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Both sections of the test will include questions that allow students to demonstrate their knowledge about and understanding of civics and citizenship.

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In both sections of the test, Part A contains twenty questions in multiple choice format. These questions test knowledge and skills, and may be based on stimulus material. When stimulus material is used, one or more questions may draw on that material.

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In both sections of the test, Part B has a number of questions that require written responses. The number of questions and the number of parts and their mark values may vary from year to year.

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The final question in Part B for each section requires an extended response, which will be marked out of 15. These questions assess students’ ability to organise and communicate their knowledge and understanding effectively, to support their ideas with relevant examples or evidence and to use historical or geographical terms appropriately.

Australian History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship 2006 School Certificate Specimen Test

General Instructions ■

Reading time: 10 minutes

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Working time: 2 hours

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Write using black or blue pen

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Attempt ALL questions

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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 15, 17, 19, 21, 37, 39, 41, 43, and 45

Total marks – 100

Section 1 — Australian History, Civics and Citizenship Pages 3–24 50 marks Allow about 1 hour for this section This section has TWO parts Part A – Questions 1–20 20 marks Part B – Questions 21–24 30 marks

Section 2 — Australian Geography, Civics and Citizenship Pages 25–47 50 marks Allow about 1 hour for this section This section has TWO parts Part A – Questions 25–44 20 marks Part B – Questions 45–49 30 marks

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Instructions for answering multiple-choice questions ■

Select the alternative A, B, C or D that best answers the question. Fill in the response oval completely. Sample:

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Section 1 — Australian History, Civics and Citizenship

50 marks Allowed about 1 hour for this section This section has TWO parts Part A – Questions 1–20 20 marks Part B – Questions 21–24 30 marks

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Part A Questions 1–20

20 marks

Use the Australian History Part A Answer Sheet for Questions 1–20.

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Australia was a founding member of the United Nations and helped develop its aims. Which statement best describes the main aim of the United Nations? (A) To prevent the spread of communism (B)

To prevent the movement of refugees

(C) To establish a system to punish war criminals (D) To establish a system to settle disputes between countries

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Which activity have Australians most been involved in as part of UNESCO? (A) Negotiating peace treaties (B)

Negotiating trade treaties

(C) Developing literacy programs (D) Clearing land mines

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Why did Australia enter the ANZUS Treaty? (A) To strengthen Australia’s defence in the pacific region (B)

To strengthen Australia’s relationship with Asian nations

(C) To improve relations betwen Australia and the United Kingdom (D) To improve trade between Australia and New Zealand

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Source A shows the home page of a website. Source A

Who is the author of the website? (A) An education department (B)

A commercial company

(C) A government agency (D) A private organisation

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How did the federal government respond to the threat of communism in Australia? (A) It ignored the growth of communism in Australia. (B)

It strengthened Australia’s relationship with Asia.

(C) It introduced a law to outlaw the Australian Communist Party. (D) It encouraged Australians to vote for the Communist Party.

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Questions 6 and 7 refer to Source B. Source B

Department of Aboriginal Affairs Collections. Courtesy of AIATSIS

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Why should Source B be regarded as a primary source in a study of the 1967 referendum? (A) It was produced at the time of the referendum. (B)

It was developed by Aboriginal people for Aboriginal people.

(C) It includes a photograph of a primary school-aged Aboriginal child. (D) It has been reprinted many times by people interested in that period. 7

What was one direct result of the 1967 referendum for Aboriginal people? (A) They were given land rights. (B)

They were included in the census.

(C) They were given the right to vote in federal elections. (D) The federal government took over Aboriginal affairs from state governments.De

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Questions 8 and 9 refer to Source C. Source C

The morals of the modern generation, with the exception of a small minority have nearly reached an all time low, and ‘rock and roll’ has done nothing to improve them. Strongly opposed by most leading musicians, both modern and classical, ‘rock and roll’ represents a serious threat to the community Recollections of Lizzie Baker, 1957 My Generation, Bernie Howitt, published by Pearson (Longman Education Australia), 1992.

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What was Lizzie Baker’s attitude towards rock and roll in 1957? (A) Rock and roll had improved morals. (B)

Rock and roll was a threat to the community.

(C) Rock and roll attracted only a small minority. (D) Rock and roll was liked by modern classical musicians. 9

Why would Lizzie Baker’s recollections be useful to an historian studying the influence of American popular culture on Australian society? (A) She was born in 1957. (B)

She is an expert in popular culture.

(C) She is a primary source of evidence. (D) She was opposed to rock and roll.

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Questions 10–12 refer to Source D and Source E. Source D

The rejection of the Prime Minister’s proposal [about Mabo] by [two State] Premiers . . . has created a dangerous climate; forces such as the mining and pastoral industries are unleashing a campaign aimed at generating fear and hysteria in the wider community over Mabo . . . Aboriginal people fear that Keating is showing signs of buckling* under the pressure . . . solutions for long-term justice for Aboriginal people may well be sacrificed for a politically acceptable compromise**. An excerpt from Mabo – Its meaning for Australia by PETER YU, 26 July 1992 Courtesy of Oxfam Australia

* buckling – giving in ** compromise – an adjustment of conflicting ideas

Source E

‘We need these practical building blocks of change . . . Mabo establishes a fundamental* truth and lays the basis for justice . . . Mabo is an historic decision . . . the basis of a new relationship between Indigenous and non-Aboriginal Australians . . . I think we are beginning to see how much we owe the Indigenous Australians and how much we have lost by living so apart.’ An excerpt from a speech given by PAUL KEATING on 10 December 1992 in Redfern Reproduced with permission

* fundamental – basic

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According to Peter Yu in Source D, what was the concern of Aboriginal people regarding Prime Minister Keating? (A) He is generating fear in the community. (B)

He does not care about Aboriginal people.

(C) He is too sympathetic to Aboriginal people. (D) He is backing down because of political pressure.

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Why would historians find Source D useful? (A) It is an example of government policy. (B)

It rejects the Prime Minister’s proposals on Mabo.

(C) It is a biased view against mining and pastoral industries. (D) It is primary evidence of a debate over a contemporary issue.

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What can be concluded from Sources D and E? (A) Both sources support the Mabo decision. (B)

Both sources express views on different issues.

(C) Both sources express the same concerns about Mabo. (D) Aboriginal peoples would not support the views expressed in either source.

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What was the Australian Government’s response to the defection of Vladimir Petrov? (A) To imprison him (B)

To employ him as a spy

(C) To return him to the USSR (D) To give him asylum in Australia

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Questions 14 and 15 refer to Source F. Source F

Awaiting Copyright Clearance A ‘how to vote’ pamphlet from the 1951 Referendum to ban the Communist Party Not available online.

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What is Source F asking voters to give the government? (A) Power to expel enemy aliens (B)

More control of the churches

(C) More control of the trade unions (D) Power to ban the communist party 15

Which of the following is most likely to be the author of Source F? (A) The churches (B)

The government

(C) Trade unions (D) The Communist Party

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Questions 16 and 17 refer to Source G. Source G Results from the 1967 Referendum

State

Number on roll

% For

% Against

New South Wales

2 315 828

91.46

8.54

Victoria

1 734 476

94.68

5.32

Queensland

904 808

89.21

10.79

South Australia

590 275

86.26

13.74

Western Australia

437 609

80.95

19.05

Tasmania

199 589

90.21

9.79

6 182 585

90.77

9.23

TOTAL FOR COMMONWEALTH

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What conclusion can be drawn from Source G? (A) The majority of voters in all states voted ‘Yes’. (B)

The majority of voters in the smaller states voted ‘No’.

(C) Tasmania and South Australia recorded the highest ‘Yes’ vote. (D) Queensland and Western Australia recorded the highest ‘No’ vote.

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What value are official statistics like Source G to historians? (A) They indicate general patterns of behaviour. (B)

They highlight individual cases.

(C) They provide personal perspectives. (D) They reveal motives for behaviour.

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Which statement best summarises the reason given by the government for Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War? (A) To preserve the ‘White Australia Policy’ (B)

To support the leadership of Ho Chi Minh

(C) To stop the spread of communism in South East Asia (D) To oppose America’s military action in South East Asia

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What is the correct chronological order for these events relating to Australia’s involvment in the Vietnam War? (A) Military advisers sent to Vietnam, first moratorium marches against the war, National Service introduced, armed forces sent to Vietnam (B)

Military advisers sent to Vietnam, National Service introduced, armed forces sent to Vietnam, first moratorium marches against the war

(C) National Service introduced, military advisers sent to Vietnam, armed forces sent to Vietnam, first moratorium marches against the war (D) Armed forces sent to Vietnam, first moratorium marches against the war, National Service introduced, military advisers sent to Vietnam

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Consider the following statements about various groups’ responses to Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War: I

During the late 1960s, groups such as trade unions, student organisations and the Australian Labor Party opposed the war.

II

During the late 1960s, groups such as the Returned Services League of Australia (RSL), the Australian Liberal Party and the Country Party supported the war.

(A) Both statements are true. (B)

Both statements are false.

(C) Statement I is false and statement II is true. (D) Statement I is true and statement II is false.

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Section 1 (continued) Part B Questions 21–24

30 marks

Answer the questions in the spaces provided.

Marks Question 21 (3 marks) What were some of the main changes in Australian society as a result of the introduction of television? ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... .........................................................................................................................................

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Section 1 – Part B (continued) Answer the questions in the spaces provided.

Marks Question 22 (6 marks) Answer both parts of this question about ONE group from the box. • A migrant group in the post World War II period • ‘Enemy’ aliens in World War I or World War II • Women during the Great Depression • Women’s liberationists in the post World War II period Chosen group: ..................................................................................................... (a)

Identify two different types of primary sources that would be useful to someone investigating the experiences of your chosen group.

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Briefly describe the experiences of your chosen group. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...............................................................................................................................


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Marks Question 23 (6 marks) Describe the impact of the Vietnam War on ONE of the following topics: • Vietnam veterans and their families • Indo-Chinese refugees • Australian culture • Australia’s relations with Asia In your answer you may refer to the headlines below.

Vietnam vets return home VIETNAMESE REFUGEES FLEE TO AUSTRALIA

Austra lia Mov es Asia-P acific R Into egion

re stralian cultu u A n o e c n e u Asian infl

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Question 23 (continued) Your chosen topic: ...................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................

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In your answer you will be assessed on your ability to: ■ organise and communicate your knowledge and understanding effectively ■ support your ideas with relevant evidence ■ use historical terms appropriately

Question 24 (15 marks) Events/issues

Individuals

Freedom Rides

Charles Perkins

Women’s Liberation

Germaine Greer

Green bans

Jack Mundey

Whitlam dismissal

Sir John Kerr

Green politics

Bob Brown

Republicanism

Paul Keating

One Nation

Pauline Hanson

Select ONE event/issue and the related individual from the box above. Explain the significance of your chosen event/issue and individual for Australia in the post-war period.



Question 24 (continued) Event/issue and individual chosen: ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................


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Section 2 — Australian Geography, Civics and Citizenship

50 marks Allow about 1 hour for this section This section has TWO parts Part A – Questions 25–44 20 marks Part B – Questions 45–49 30 marks

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Part A Questions 25–44

20 marks

Use the Australian Geography Part A Answer Sheet for Questions 25–44.

Questions 25 to 27 refer to Source H. Source H Population pyramid of Greenville, 2004 Males

Females

Age group 85+ 80–84 75–79 70–74 65–69 60–64 55–59 50–54 45–49 40–44 35–39 30–34 25–29 20–24 15–19 10–14 5–9 0–4

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2

3

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5

(Thousands)

Australian Year Book, 1989. Mapping and Statistical Skills by Lynn Scott and Kevin Laws, Jacaranda Press 1991 – ‘Copyright Commonwealth of Australia reproduced by permission’.

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How many females aged 30–34 live in Greenville? (A)

4 000

(B)

8 000

(C) 12 000 (D) 16 000

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Which of the following is evident from the Greenville population pyramid? (A) Increasing ethnicity (B)

Decreasing ethnicity

(C) Increasing birth rate (D) Decreasing birth rate

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The adult unemployment rate in Greenville is 10%. Approximately how many unemployed people are aged 25–29? (A)

430

(B)

850

(C) 4300 (D) 8500

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Which of the following is an example of active citizenship at a local level? (A) A nation depleting non-renewable resources (B)

A business not using a council recycling facility

(C) The Federal Government meeting its human rights obligations (D) A high school participating in the Clean Up Australia campaign

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Which of the following countries are part of the Asia–Pacific region? (A) Egypt, Sri Lanka and Vietnam (B)

Japan, Indonesia and Samoa

(C) Cuba, East Timor and New Zealand (D) Brazil, China and Papua New Guinea

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Which of the following statements best describes ‘human rights’? (A) Rights justifiably claimed by all individuals (B)

Rights based on government policy

(C) Rights enshrined in the laws of all countries (D) Rights approved by the United Nations

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Questions 31–34 refer to Source I. Source I Lloyd’s Inlet Contour interval : 10 metres

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02 50 40 30

58

03

60

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Key

70

58

30

Swamp

20

Mangroves 10

57

57

B

Beach

C

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Road

60

56

50

Lagoon

Track

D

40

30 20

55

Ocean 10

N

10 0 Metres

A

55 Rocks

150

300

20

01

02

03

04

Cross-section from point C to point D

Metres

80 60 40 20 0

Bridge

C

D

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Pine forest

31

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

32

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

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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

34

In what direction is Clear Creek flowing? (A) East (B)

West

(C) South-east (D) North-west

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What role is the Australian government undertaking when it provides emergency relief funds to another country? (A) Providing foreign aid (B)

Recognising indigenous rights

(C) Implementing a trade agreement (D) Acting as a transnational organisation

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A person wants to lodge a complaint against a planned development of a multi-storey block of units. Which government organisation should the person approach? (A) The police force (B)

The local council

(C) The local residents’ action group (D) The State Government Department of Housing

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Source J shows the home page of a website. Source J

Which level of government is responsible for this website? (A) Local (B)

State

(C) Federal (D) International

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Questions 38 and 39 refer to Source K. Source K 104

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120

128

136

144

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THURSDAY I

101 2

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DARWIN

08 10

LOW

TOWNSVILLE

PORT HEDLAND

10 08

10 16

LOW

10 08

ROCKHAMPTON

ALICE SPRINGS

CARNARVON

CHARLEVILLE

1012

BRISBANE KALGOORLIE

SYDNEY NOON

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LOW

PERTH

1016

SYDNEY

ADELAIDE

1012 1008 1004 1000 996 992 988 984 980 976

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CANBERRA

MELBOURNE

1020

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1024 HOBART

1028

ISOBARS

1016

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HIGH WINDS km/h

(Values in hectopascals) COLD FRONT WARM FRONT TROUGH

Calm 1–4 5–13 14–23

24–32 33–41 42–51 52–60 61–66

RAINFALL Previous

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hours © Bureau of Meteorology

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What is the wind speed and direction at Darwin? (A) 1–4 km/h from the north-west (B)

1–4 km/h from the south-east

(C) 14–23 km/h from the south-west (D) 14–23 km/h from the south-east

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What weather conditions is Perth likely to experience over the next 24 hours? (A) Stable atmospheric conditions with generally clear skies, gentle winds and little chance of rain (B)

Unstable atmospheric conditions with generally clear skies, gentle winds and little chance of rain

(C) Stable atmospheric conditions with a change in wind direction, an increase in wind velocity and the increased chance of rain (D) Unstable atmospheric conditions with a change in wind direction, an increase in wind velocity and the increased chance of rain – 31 –

Questions 40 and 41 refer to Source L. Source L Freshwater use in NSW Freshwater use in NSW in 2002

Household water use in NSW Percentage of water used

Cities and towns Agricultural sector

Kitchen

12

12

Bathroom

48

44

Laundry

14

16

Outdoors

26

28

100

100

Total percentage used

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Year 2000 2002

‘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

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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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Students at a school plan a project to remove non-native flora and reintroduce native species of trees and shrubs into a reserve located near the school. Which term best describes the aim of this project? (A) Sustainability (B)

Rural renewal

(C) Resource depletion (D) Promoting biodiversity 43

Source M shows a cartoon from a newspaper. Source M

NOTE: Ethanol is a substance that can be added to petrol

Sydney Morning Herald, 24 December 2002 Reproduced by permission of Cathy Wilcox, SMH

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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Source N shows aspects of geographical issues. Source N

Awaiting Copyright Clearance Illustration showing aspects of geographical issues. Available online in 2002 School Certificate Specimen Test, page 23, Source H.

Which of the following is evident in the drawing? (A) The impact of urban growth (B)

The impact of natural hazards

(C) The relationship between people and the environment (D) The relationship between traditional and contemporary land management

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Section 2 (continued) Part B Questions 45–49

30 marks

Answer the questions in the spaces provided.

Marks Question 45 (3 marks) Outline ONE Australian government population policy to manage population growth. ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... .........................................................................................................................................


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Marks Question 46 (3 marks) Briefly describe THREE of the steps you would take in developing a research action plan to investigate a geographical issue through fieldwork. ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... .........................................................................................................................................


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Answer the questions in the spaces provided. Marks Question 47 (5 marks) (a) Use the temperature data to complete the climatic graph below.

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Climatic data for Nadi (Fiji)

Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 23

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450

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Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Month



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Precipitation (mm)

Temperature (°C)

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Temperature (°C) 28 27 27 27 25 24 Precipitation (mm) 292 299 336 178 86 70

Question 47 (continued) Use the information supplied in the tables below, and the climatic data on page 42, to answer part (b). Guide for interpreting climatic graphs

Total annual precipitation (for hot to very hot climates)

Annual temperature range Temperature range (°C) 30

Description

Precipitation (mm) < 375 375 – 625 625 – 1125 1125 – 1750 > 1750

Small Moderate Large Very large

Description Slight Small Moderate Large Very large

Monthly average temperature Average temperature (°C) > 30 20 – 30 10 – 20 0 – 10 -10 – 0 < -10

Description Very hot Hot Warm Cool Cold Very cold

Marks (b)

Complete the table below, identifying the correct description for each aspect of Nadi’s climate. Climatic aspect

Description

Annual temperature range Monthly average temperature Total annual precipitation

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Marks Question 48 (6 marks) Explain the nature and impacts of ONE geographical issue affecting Australian environments. Choose from the geographical issues listed below. •

air quality

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urban growth and decline

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coastal management

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spatial inequality

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land and water management

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waste management

Geographical issue selected:....................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................................... Question 48 continues on page 44


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Section 2 – Part B (continued) Answer the question in the spaces provided.

In your answer to this question 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

Question 49 (15 marks) Some of Australia’s Regional and Global links Aid

Trade

AUSTRALIA

Defence

Migration Select ONE link from the diagram above. Discuss the cultural, economic and geopolitical advantages to Australia of your chosen link



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Australian History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship 2006 School Certificate Specimen Test Mapping Grid For each item in the test, the grid shows the marks allocated, the syllabus content and syllabus outcomes it relates to, and the bands on the performance scale it is targeting. The range of bands shown indicates the performance candidates may be able to demonstrate in their responses. That is, if an item is shown as targeting Bands 3–5, it indicates that candidates who demonstrate performance equivalent to the Band 3 descriptions should be able to score some marks on the item, while those who perform at Band 5 or above could reasonably be expected to gain high marks. In the case of one-mark items, candidates who demonstrate performance at or above the bands shown generally could be expected to answer the item correctly. Question

Marks

Section 1 Part A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Part B 21 22 23

Australian History, Civics and Citizenship

24

Content

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Topic 7 Australia & United Nations Topic 7 Australia & UNESCO Topic 5 ANZUS Treaty Evaluate sources, including ICT Topic 5 Response to communism Topic 6 1967 Referendum Topic 6 1967 Referendum Topic 8 Post war Australia Topic 8 Post war Australia Topic 6 Native Title Topic 6 Native Title Topic 6 Native Title Topic 5 Petrov Affair Topic 5 Referendum to ban the CPA Topic 5 Referendum to ban the CPA Topic 6 1967 Referendum Comprehends and evaluates sources Topic 5 Australia & the Vietnam War Topic 5 Australia & the Vietnam War Topic 5 Australia & the Vietnam War

3 6 6

Topic 8 Post war Australia Topic 6 Experiences of groups Topic 5 Impact of the Vietnam War

15

Topic 7 People Power

Targeted Syllabus Performance Outcomes* Bands 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.8 5.1 5.3, 5.5 5.3 5.1 5.1 5.3 5.3 5.3, 5.5 5.2 5.5 5.1, 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.2 5.4 5.7

2–3 2–3 2–3 2–3 2–3 2–3 3–4 3–4 3–4 3–4 3–4 4–5 3–4 3–4 4–5 3–4 4–5 3–4 4–5 4–5

5.1 5.1, 5.5, 5.3 5.2, 5.9, 5.10 5.1, 5.9, 5.10

2–4 2–4 2–6 2–6

Question

Marks

Content

Section 2 Part A 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Part B 45 46 47 48 49

Australian Geography, Civics and Citizenship 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Population pyramids Population pyramids Population pyramids 5A3 Citizenship 5A4 Asia–Pacific region 5A4 Human rights Maps – distance Maps – grid reference Maps – cross section Maps – direction 5A4 Global links 5A3 Citizenship Critically analyse a website Maps – weather Maps – weather Graphs and statistics Graphs and statistics 5A3 Geographical issue 5A3 Geographical issue 5A3 geographical issue

3 3 5 6 15

5A4 Future challenges – population 5A3 Research action plan Graphs and statistics 5A3 geographical issue 5A4 Regional and global links

Targeted Syllabus Performance Outcomes* Bands 5.1 5.2 5.4 5.10 5.1 5.7 5.2 5.4 5.1 5.1 5.9 5.10 5.1 5.4 5.1 5.2 5.2 5.6 5.2 5.2

2–3 2–3 3–4 3–4 2–3 4–5 3–4 2–3 3–4 3–4 4–5 3–4 2–3 2–3 5-6 5–6 5–6 4–5 5–6 4–5

5.3, 5.7 5.1, 5.4 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 5.3, 5.5, 5.6 5.2, 5.3, 5.7, 5.9, 5.10

2–5 2–5 2–6 2–6 2–6

*Note that the syllabus outcomes in Section 1 of the test refer to the History Years 7–10 syllabus, while those in Section 2 refer to the Geography Years 7–10 syllabus.