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JACARANDA GEOGRAPHY ALIVE THIRD EDITION FOR VICTORIA Inspire curiosity about the world around us with Jacaranda Geography Alive 3e for Victoria. Developed by expert Victorian teachers and fully aligned to the Victorian Curriculum v2.0, this engaging new edition helps students explore people, places and environments through inquiry, data analysis and real-world case studies. Interactive maps, stunning visuals and scaffolded skill-building activities make complex geographical concepts accessible and meaningful. With jacTUTOR embedded in learnON, students can 'talk to their text' ... asking questions, getting explanations, and receiving personalised feedback ... creating an interactive and supportive Geography learning experience like never before.

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Author:   Judy Mraz ,  Cathy Bedson (Doncaster Secondary College) ,  Jeana Kriewaldt ,  Benjamin Rood
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd
Imprint:   Jacaranda Wiley, Australia
Edition:   3rd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 2.20cm , Height: 0.10cm , Length: 2.80cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9781394385843

ISBN 10:   1394385846
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   28 November 2025
Recommended Age:   From 11 to 12 years
Audience:   Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  Educational: Primary & Secondary
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

About This Resource vii Acknowledgements xiv Understanding cognitive verbs 1 Geographical concepts and skills 1 1.1 Overview 2 1.2 Geographical concepts and skills 4 1.3 SkillBuilder: Geographical inquiry 1.4 SkillBuilder: Concluding and decision-making 1.5 SkillBuilder: Communicating 1.6 SkillBuilder: Using topographic maps 1.7 SkillBuilder: Interpreting topological maps 1.8 SkillBuilder: Using alphanumeric grid references 1.9 SkillBuilder: Drawing a climate graph 1.10 SkillBuilder: Creating and analysing overlay maps 1.11 SkillBuilder: Annotating a photograph 1.12 SkillBuilder: Interpreting diagrams 1.13 SkillBuilder: Cardinal points — Wind roses 1.14 SkillBuilder: Creating a concept diagram 1.15 SkillBuilder: Understanding satellite images 1.16 Review 13 2 Water in the world 17 2.1 Overview 18 2.2 What type of resource is water? 20 2.3 How does groundwater connect people and place? 26 2.4 Why is water supply variable? 33 2.5 Investigating topographic maps: The value of water in Noosa 42 2.6 Does everyone have enough water? 45 2.7 How do we overcome water scarcity? 53 2.8 What are the causes and impacts of hydrometeorological hazards? 65 2.9 What are the causes and impacts of droughts and flooding rain? 71 2.10 Why does the wind blow? 83 2.11 What are the causes and impacts of extreme weather? 90 2.12 What are the causes and impacts of cyclones? 97 2.13 Inquiry: What is the water quality of a local waterway? 106 2.14 Review 108 3 Place and liveability 115 3.1 Overview 116 3.2 What is liveability? 118 3.3 What makes a place liveable? 122 3.4 Where are the most liveable cities? 130 3.5 What is it like to live in remote places? 134 3.6 Country vs city living 143 3.7 What makes a liveable and non-liveable city? 151 3.8 What makes communities liveable? 159 3.9 What is connection to Country? 165 3.10 Investigating topographic maps — Liveability in Badu and Moa 173 3.11 How do places change? 175 3.12 What is the connection between liveability and sustainable living? 183 3.13 How can liveability be improved? 187 3.14 Inquiry: What are the characteristics of liveable cities? 194 3.15 Review 196 Glossary 201 Index 204

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