LibGuides: Explore the Outdoors: Victorian Environments: Overview

Vocabulary

Command Terms

Define	Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity.
Explain	Give a detailed account including reasons or causes.
Describe	Provide characteristics, features and qualities of a given concept, opinion, situation, event, process, effect, argument, narrative, text, experiment, artwork, performance piece or other artefact in an accurate way.
Identify	Recognise and name and/or select an event, feature, ingredient, element, speaker and/or part from a list or extended narrative or argument, or within a diagram, structure, artwork or experiment.
Investigate	Observe, study, or carry out an examination to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
Propose	Suggest or put forward a point of view, idea, argument, diagram, plan and/or suggestion based on given data or stimulus material for c consideration or action.

Victorian Elevation map

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Victoria Climate Zone Map

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Explore this interactive climate zone map to find out the climate zone for a particular place in Victoria.

These eight climate zones are illustrated in the form of a climate zone map which was created using Bureau of Meteorology climatic data with two supplementary zones added to accommodate an additional temperate zone and alpine area. The climate zone boundaries are also aligned with local government areas and are therefore subject to change from time to time.

First Nations Map of Victoria

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Explore the interactive map of Registered Aboriginal Parties recognised as the traditional owners of particular regions in Victoria.

Visit the website for links to to find out more about each group.

Assessment Task and Criteria

Useful links

Agriculture Victoria
Agriculture Victoria works in partnership with farmers, industries, communities and other government agencies to grow and secure agriculture in Victoria.
Australian Bureau of Meteorology
Australia's national weather, climate and water agency, providing forecasts, observations and warnings about weather and climate.
Australian Bureau of Meteorology: Average Rainfall Maps
These maps show the average annual, seasonal and monthly rainfall distribution across Australia.
Australian Bureau of Meteorology: Average Temperature Maps
These temperature maps show the average annual and average monthly distributions of maximum, minimum and mean temperature.
Parks Victoria
Parks Victoria is responsible for managing a diverse estate of more than 4 million hectares including 3,000 land and marine parks and reserves making up 18 per cent of Victoria’s landmass, 75 per cent of Victoria’s wetlands and 70 per cent of Victoria’s coastline. Victoria’s parks are home to more than 4,300 native plants and around 1,000 native animal species.
Parks Victoria: Management Plans and Strategies
Parks Victoria is responsible for managing a diverse estate of more than 4 million hectares including 3,000 land and marine parks and reserves making up 18 per cent of Victoria’s landmass, 75 per cent of Victoria’s wetlands and 70 per cent of Victoria’s coastline.
Parks Victoria: Our Amazing Diversity
From snow-capped mountains to dense rainforest gullies and into our oceans, Victoria is home to Australia's most diverse collection of landscapes.
Viridans Flora & Fauna Information Systems
This link provides background information on the major ecosystems and vegetation in Victoria.