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Topic : Geographical issues and active citizenship

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Chapter 1 : Areas of concern

The culture of the European settlers contrasted greatly with that of Aboriginal people
'Environment' refers to the physical (or natural) and built aspects of our surroundings
Natural resources provided by the physical environment are essential for human survival
Natural resources can be renewable or non-renewable
The built environment includes all the human elements of our surroundings
The built environment is influenced by economic, political, social and cultural factors
Human-induced disruption of ecosystems has led to plant and animal extinction
The over-use of fossil fuels has depleted supplies and led to extreme levels of pollution
Deforestation has destroyed habitats and contributed to land and water salinity problems
Australian society is becomming more and more unequal as the gap between rich and poor grows

Chapter 2 : The need to manage

Chapter 3 : Spatial and ecological dimensions

Chapter 4 : Civics, active citizenship and individual action

Chapter 5 : Non-government organisations

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