LESSON 9.5 Investigating topographic maps: The value of water in Noosa
LEARNING INTENTION By the end of this lesson you should be able to explain how people value water socially, culturally and economically in Noosa.
9.5.1 Noosa’s beaches and rivers Noosa is 140 km north of Brisbane, Queensland, between the mouth of the Noosa Rivers and the headland of Noosa National Park. Its beaches and Noosa rivers show how water can be valuable in manyways. As a popular tourist spot, the beaches, rivers and lakes bring money to the area. The water also has aesthetic value, meaning it looks beautiful and attracts visitors. People enjoy relaxing and having fun with water activities like cruises, canoeing, surfing and kite-surfing, which are part of what makes Noosa special.
FIGURE2 An oblique aerial photograph of Noosa
FIGURE1 Visitors can enjoy the spectacular views from Noosa National Park.
SkillBuilder discussion Concluding and decision-making, Communicating 1. Refer to FIGURE4 .What is the highest elevation point marked on the map? 2. Where are the lowest elevation points located on themap? 3. Which natural features are prominent in the northern part of the map extract?
FIGURE3 Many activities for holiday makers at Noosa are water-based.
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