Top End

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/top-end

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Top End?Approximately 245,000 square kilometers (95,000 square miles)
2. What is the capital of Top End?Darwin
3. What is the primary climate type?Tropical monsoon climate with distinct wet and dry seasons
4. What is the historical trade partner?Makassan seafarers from Sulawesi (Indonesia)

Savanna Grasslands: Ecosystems characterized by grasses and scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions with distinct wet and dry seasons.
Perahu: Traditional sailing boats used by Makassan traders for voyages to the Top End for trepang harvesting.
Cultural Diffusion: The spread of cultural beliefs, social activities, and innovations from one group of people to another.
Tertiary Education: Education provided by universities and other higher education institutions, following secondary school.