Managing Australian Environments · Modern Era
Climate and Weather in Australia
Understanding the different climate zones across Australia and how weather patterns affect the land.
Key Questions
- 1How does the climate vary across the Australian continent?
- 2What are the causes and effects of extreme weather events like floods and droughts?
- 3How do Australians adapt their lives to different climate conditions?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9HASS5K03
Year: Year 5
Subject: HASS
Unit: Managing Australian Environments
Period: Modern Era
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