Year 9 Geography
2016
Geographies of Interconnection Fieldwork Report
Assessment Task
Task 1: Introducing interconnection
a) In your own words, describe what the study of the geography of interconnections is.
The study of the geography of interconnection refers to the connection between environments and places. The places and environments can be linked by roads and railways, as well as various methods of transport can help connect one place to another. Cars, planes, ships, buses and trains are used to transport people and goods around the world for various reasons, such as tourism, trade, business and visiting family.
How do you connect with people and places? Fill in the following table based on your life over the course of one day, showing …show more content…
Description of station Large, open, busy
Transport options available Trains, buses
Number of platforms 16
Where can information be accessed At the Ticket and information desk. Train station workers.
List of various services available at station Food shops, Conveniences stores, Supermarkets, Information, ATM’s, toilets
Is the station wheel chair accessible? Yes, there are ramps and lifts.
Where is the main entrance to the station located? City-side
How can tickets be purchased? At ticket desks, myki’s can be bought and topped up. Tickets can also e bought online.
Do you think the station would be tourist friendly? Yes the station is tourist friendly as tourists can find information easily and have various restaurants and other stores to use.
b) Using various graphs and maps presented in the Geographies of Interconnections PPT, evaluate Melbourne’s public …show more content…
Melbourne has a various number of attractions that range from its nightlife to its parks. Numerous festivals are hosted in and around Melbourne and the many concerts and shows attract tourists from interstate and international places. Melbourne has a strong sporting history and tourists can learn about Melbourne’s sporting history inside of some of its sporting stadiums, such as the MCG and Ammi Park. For those visiting Melbourne who are looking for a more laidback time, there are various shopping complexes and parks that can suit their needs. Melbourne also provides a number of attractions for people of all ages such as the Melbourne Star, Luna Park and the Art Centre. Melbourne also has an educational side and tourists have the opportunity to visit some of Melbourne’s historic sites, such as the Old Melbourne Goal and Cook’s cottage. The Melbourne Museum can also be an option as well as the interesting and educational tours at Parliament House and the Treasury
2016
Geographies of Interconnection Fieldwork Report
Assessment Task
Task 1: Introducing interconnection
a) In your own words, describe what the study of the geography of interconnections is.
The study of the geography of interconnection refers to the connection between environments and places. The places and environments can be linked by roads and railways, as well as various methods of transport can help connect one place to another. Cars, planes, ships, buses and trains are used to transport people and goods around the world for various reasons, such as tourism, trade, business and visiting family.
How do you connect with people and places? Fill in the following table based on your life over the course of one day, showing …show more content…
Description of station Large, open, busy
Transport options available Trains, buses
Number of platforms 16
Where can information be accessed At the Ticket and information desk. Train station workers.
List of various services available at station Food shops, Conveniences stores, Supermarkets, Information, ATM’s, toilets
Is the station wheel chair accessible? Yes, there are ramps and lifts.
Where is the main entrance to the station located? City-side
How can tickets be purchased? At ticket desks, myki’s can be bought and topped up. Tickets can also e bought online.
Do you think the station would be tourist friendly? Yes the station is tourist friendly as tourists can find information easily and have various restaurants and other stores to use.
b) Using various graphs and maps presented in the Geographies of Interconnections PPT, evaluate Melbourne’s public …show more content…
Melbourne has a various number of attractions that range from its nightlife to its parks. Numerous festivals are hosted in and around Melbourne and the many concerts and shows attract tourists from interstate and international places. Melbourne has a strong sporting history and tourists can learn about Melbourne’s sporting history inside of some of its sporting stadiums, such as the MCG and Ammi Park. For those visiting Melbourne who are looking for a more laidback time, there are various shopping complexes and parks that can suit their needs. Melbourne also provides a number of attractions for people of all ages such as the Melbourne Star, Luna Park and the Art Centre. Melbourne also has an educational side and tourists have the opportunity to visit some of Melbourne’s historic sites, such as the Old Melbourne Goal and Cook’s cottage. The Melbourne Museum can also be an option as well as the interesting and educational tours at Parliament House and the Treasury