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<div>The A1 poster incorporates 4 images of Australia taken from space by Earth observing satellites. The accompanying text briefly introduces sensors and the bands within the electromagnetic spectrum. The images include examples of both true and false colour and the diverse range of applications of satellite images such as tracking visible changes to the Earth’s surface like crop growth, bushfires, coastal changes and floods. Scientists, land and emergency managers use satellite images to analyse vegetation, surface water or human activities as well as evaluate natural hazards.</div>
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The Tsunami teaching resource comprises; - 36 page booklet that includes definitions and causes of tsunamis, how danger increases as tsunamis approach land and their frequency of occurrence in Australia. Also gives vital information on recognising and surviving a tsunami. - 3 reproducible student activities - suggested answers to student activities Suitable for secondary level Years 7-10.
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Six posters approximately A1 in size (31.5 x 25.59 inches) on prehistoric lifeforms. Each poster shows a sketch of the liveform, and a geological timescale showing the period during which the lifeform was found on Earth. Ideal for display in the classroom. Lifeforms are diprotodon, ammonite, glossopteris, conodont, brachiopod and a themed poster on the Devonian Pepiod.
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Four posters approximately A1 in size (31.5 x 25.59 inches) on prehistoric creatures. Each creature is described with its name, diet, geological period, dimension, and interesting facts. Full-colour sketches are included on the posters. Creatures are Brachiosaurus, Trilobite, Stegosaurus, and Tyrannosaurus Rex.
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Class set of 30 A4 elevation images of Australia. The teachers' guide provides information about the creation of this special image and gives suggestions for classroom activities.
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Maps, figures and display content for the RV Investigator Open Day to be held in Hobart at the Marine National Facility Offices. Not to be distributed externally.
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Printed colour bookmark (295mm x 70mm) that shows a simple geological timescale (2012) on one side. The back includes a brief explanation of the geological timescale and contact information for Geoscience Australia.
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Help students visualise plate boundaries on a spherical Earth, rather than on a flat map. The model shows plate boundaries and land masses, and highlights our own Indo-Australian plate. Ready to cut out and construct (basketball required). Assembly instructions included. Suitable for primary Years 5 - 6 and secondary Years 7 - 12.
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Diagram of mineral hardness comparing Mohs relational scale and Rosiwal absolute hardness. Includes photographs of specimens for each number on Mohs Hardness Scale. Best printed in colour at A3 or larger.