Australia

In which part of Australia do you find very dry regions with little rainfall?

• North
• Central and West
• Southeast
• Southwest

Why is the interior of Australia virtually empty of people?

• Australians prefer living near the ocean.        
• Food is difficult to come by due to the lack of fish.
•   It is desert terrain with few resources to sustain human life.
• Australian’s population is mostly tourists and they are attracted to the water.

Most of the major cities in Australia are located _____________________.

• along the west coast.
• near the Great Barrier Reef.
• south of the Outback.
• along the east coast.

How are the northernmost parts of Canada and the desert environments of Australia similar?

• Neither area has a large human population.
• Both produce the most resources for the countries
• The location of each country’s capital is found in these areas.
• Other countries have colonies in these locations that prevent development.

Why do so few people live in the interior (center) of Australia?

• Because of the dry, desert climate is difficult to live in.
• Because of the pollution caused by the mining industry.
• Because the aborigines will not allow them to live there.
• Because there are few resources in the interior of Australia.

How does Australia's location impact trade? Use the chart and map to answer the question.

• Australia exports to countries that use the same currency.
• Australia exports most goods over land to its trade partners.
• Australia does not export goods because it is too expensive.
• Australia exports many goods to nearby countries with large economies.

Which letter represents the location of Uluru, which is known as Ayers Rock?

• A
• B
• C
• D

The letter C on the map represents which physical characteristic?

• The Great Victorian Desert
• The Coral Sea
• Uluru or Ayers Rock
• The Great Barrier Reef

Which physical characteristic is found in the Coral Sea and can be seen from space?

• Ayers Rock (Uluru)
• The Great Victorian Desert
• The Great Barrier Reef
• The Sydney Opera House

Which letter represents the Coral Sea?

• H
• A
• D
• G