7–10Geography Elective 7–10 Syllabus (2025)

Select and apply relevant geographical concepts

Conduct geographical inquiry by analysing geographical information

Evaluate the effectiveness of a geographical inquiry

Select a range of relevant geographical tools

Create written texts to describe and explain geographical issues relating to oceans

Spatial distribution and features of the world’s oceans

Relationship between ocean currents and global climate

Nature and spatial patterns of the variety of marine ecosystems

Environmental importance of the world’s oceans, including their role in climate regulation

Economic, cultural and recreational value of the world’s oceans

Access, ownership and control of ocean waters and resources, and disputes over navigational rights and maritime boundaries

Pollution, overfishing and climate change and their impact on marine ecosystems and biodiversity

Earth’s oceans as a frontier of exploration and discovery, including the challenges of deep-sea exploration, scientific research and associated ethical, environmental and geopolitical considerations

International treaties and agreements that manage and protect ocean resources

Challenges associated with the management of international waters, including enforcement and limited governance

Sustainable ocean management and marine protected areas

Customs, Practices and rights in relation to oceans for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Peoples and other international Indigenous Peoples

Future directions in oceanography, including marine technologies, ocean monitoring and climate change modelling

Nature and spatial distribution of the selected issue

Geographical processes related to the selected issue

Role of individuals, groups and governments and their perspectives on the selected issue

Management practices to improve sustainability concerning the selected issue

Restoration initiatives that demonstrate positive human interaction with oceans on local, national and global scales