Before the time of 1788, it is estimated that the population of Australia consisted of 750,000 people.
The Aboriginals came about some what 75,000 years ago where it was believe they travelled by foot from Africa up to the Middle East where they stayed for 15,000 years before travelling again to Europe. From there they walked down through India and through Indonesia (Timor). Once they arrived there, they were faced with a 90km ocean. This was believed that it occurred during the Ice Age, as it was the only way they could walk over. There was no evidence found of wood indicating that they travelled by canoe.
1. How would you describe the population distribution around Australia?
The population distribution of Australia is greatest along the coast and minimal as you move further to the country suburbs and centre of the country.
Map of the population distribution of Australia
2. What are the features of these areas that make them desirable to live?
The coast is home to the biggest cities of the country, which contain most of the job opportunities.
3. What year do you imagine this map would represent (roughly)? You will need to do some Internet research to help you.
The following map indicates the Australian population approximately around the 17th century.
4. How does the pre-colonisation map of distribution compare with the present day Australian population distribution (indigenous + non-indigenous)?
The population distribution of Australia today is mostly located along the coast, whereas the population before the White Settlement appears to be evenly spread across the country.
5. On your map what are the locations of the highest density of population? What has formed in these areas?
The capital cities on the map have the highest population density. This is due to the greatest job opportunities and education purposes.
6. What are the prerequisites for building a city?
Prerequisites that are needed for building a city are safety requirements and qualifications.
7. What are some of the benefits of living in a city?
Living in a city comes with multiple benefits such as, having more opportunities, it is closer to jobs, schools and universities and there are more career opportunities.
8. What are some of the detriments?
Some of the detriments that come with the life of the city are situations such as traffic and pollution.
The Aboriginals came about some what 75,000 years ago where it was believe they travelled by foot from Africa up to the Middle East where they stayed for 15,000 years before travelling again to Europe. From there they walked down through India and through Indonesia (Timor). Once they arrived there, they were faced with a 90km ocean. This was believed that it occurred during the Ice Age, as it was the only way they could walk over. There was no evidence found of wood indicating that they travelled by canoe.
1. How would you describe the population distribution around Australia?
The population distribution of Australia is greatest along the coast and minimal as you move further to the country suburbs and centre of the country.
Map of the population distribution of Australia
2. What are the features of these areas that make them desirable to live?
The coast is home to the biggest cities of the country, which contain most of the job opportunities.
3. What year do you imagine this map would represent (roughly)? You will need to do some Internet research to help you.
The following map indicates the Australian population approximately around the 17th century.
4. How does the pre-colonisation map of distribution compare with the present day Australian population distribution (indigenous + non-indigenous)?
The population distribution of Australia today is mostly located along the coast, whereas the population before the White Settlement appears to be evenly spread across the country.
5. On your map what are the locations of the highest density of population? What has formed in these areas?
The capital cities on the map have the highest population density. This is due to the greatest job opportunities and education purposes.
6. What are the prerequisites for building a city?
Prerequisites that are needed for building a city are safety requirements and qualifications.
7. What are some of the benefits of living in a city?
Living in a city comes with multiple benefits such as, having more opportunities, it is closer to jobs, schools and universities and there are more career opportunities.
8. What are some of the detriments?
Some of the detriments that come with the life of the city are situations such as traffic and pollution.