The World Wide Web vs. The Internet
Differentiating between the physical infrastructure of the internet and the information system of the World Wide Web.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between the Internet and the World Wide Web.
- Explain how web browsers use the Internet to access information.
- Analyze the components that make up a website address (URL).
ACARA Content Descriptions
Suggested Methodologies
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