seagrass marine plants with the same basic structure as terrestrial (land) plants. They trap and stabilise sediment and provide habitats and food sources for green turtles and fish. sustainable able to be cared for and maintained talons a claw, especially belonging to a bird of prey weir A low dam built across a river to raise the level of upstream water to regulate the flow and catch fish.
2.13.3 Reflection Complete the following to reflect on your learning.
Revisit the inquiry question posed in the Overview: How do Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, as the world’s oldest continuing cultures, show both continuity and change over time? 1. Now that you have completed this topic, what is your view on the question? Discuss with a partner. Has your learning in this topic changed your view? If so, how? 2. Write a paragraph in response to the inquiry question, outlining your views.
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REMEMBER AND UNDERSTAND 1. Why was pitjuri a valuable trade item? A. It was valued for its great beauty. B. It was a strong timber used to make spears. C. It was used for decoration. D. It was a drug that could relieve pain, tiredness and hunger. 2. Why are kinship relationships very complex in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities?
A. People lived in small village communities. B. People were living in harsh environments. C. Family links were tied to spiritual beliefs. D. Families were very large. 3. A totem is a special plant or animal that is which of the following? A. People were permitted to hunt it or gather it for food. B. It was only known of through Dreaming beliefs. C. It was chosen during an initiation ceremony to protect a young person. D. It was painted and carved onto rock walls. 4. What were the tutini? A. A set of Tiwi Island beliefs B. Elaborately carved grave posts used in the pukumani ceremony C. A weapon used by Torres Strait Islanders D. A totem
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