Study Guide for Part-time Jobs and Geography (South Africa & Australia)

Practice questions and answers covering part-time employment details, and the geography, history, and nature of South Africa and Australia.

According to the notes, what is the minimum age listed for security jobs?

$$16$$

What are the two specific consequences of doing part-time jobs mentioned in the transcript?

Less money and less contact and connections with co-workers

Name at least five examples of part-time jobs listed in the notes.

Cashier (supermarket), garden jobs, babysitting, newspaper, and IT (others include receptionist, call center, cook, teacher, and child care)

Where is the executive capital of South Africa located?

Pretoria

Which city is the legislative capital of South Africa?

Cape Town

Which city serves as the judicative capital of South Africa?

Bloemfontein

What are the three biggest cities in South Africa listed in the transcript?

Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban

Which european nations had colonies in South Africa according to the notes?

British, Dutch, and German

What is the approximate height of the highest mountain in South Africa?

About $3400\,m$

Which three indigenous languages or dialects are specifically named for South Africa?

Zulu, Afrikaans, and Xhosa

What three social or political problems are identified in the South Africa notes?

Poverty, racism, and apartheid

South Africa is a member of which international economic group?

G20

Which international organization was South Africa a co-founder of?

United Nations

What is the name of the first human listed in the South Africa history section?

australopithecus africanus

Which city is the capital of Australia?

Canberra

Which Australian city is identified as the biggest city?

Sydney

How many states are there in Australia?

$7$ states

What natural feature is located in the middle of Australia?

Dry outback

Where do most people live in Australia according to the geography notes?

By the green coast

List the six animals specifically mentioned under the Australia section.

Crocodile, sharks, koala, wombat, snakes, kangaroo, platypus, and spiders

What environmental problems are shared by both South Africa and Australia in the notes?

Fires (forest fires) and heatwaves