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Why care? How will the natural environment influence people and places in the Shoalhaven River area in the future?

Student activities

Task no. 1

Why care? How will the natural environment influence people and places in the Shoalhaven River area in the future?

Population increases are forecast for the Shoalhaven River area. Tourism is also increasing. Students consider the following questions and complete Table 3.

Consider:

  • Which area would be most suitable for building new residential areas?
  • Which areas are best protected and not built on?
  • How will the landforms continue to shape the Shoalhaven River area in the future? 

Task no. 2

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Past, present and future impacts of the natural environment

Complete the flow diagrams of past, present and future land uses considering the impacts of the natural environment. The first two rows have been completed to demonstrate the process.