Australia Today

What is one result of the long drought in Australia?

• movement away from the coasts

• more successful use of irrigation

• growth of urban populations

• increased emigration from Australia

What is one reason for Australia's cultural diversity?

• a change in national immigration policy

• the country's location near other lands

• Britain's policy toward indigenous groups

• Sydney's appeal as a point of entry

Why have efforts been made to preserve Polynesian languages?

• The Polynesian people need to communicate with one another

• the languages are necessary for transmitting traditional cultures

• Schools teach the Polynesian languages

• Much New Zealand government business is done in Polynesian

How does the Antarctic Treaty encourage global cooperation?

• It requires that the land in Antarctica be evenly divided among countries

• it requires countries to share their scientific stations

• it requires countries to cooperate to regulate tourism

• it requires that all scientific discoveries be shared with other countries

What barrier to global trade have Australia and its neighbors had to overcome?

• distance from outside trade partners

• lack of cooperation among governments within the region

• lack of goods and resources

• an exclusive trade agreement with Great Britain

Which statement describes the situation of Aborigines in Australia?

• Aborigines are generally satisfied with their economic situation

• Aborigines no longer need to strive for social and political equality

• Aborigines have recently lost several civil and political rights

• Aborigines are still working to overcome economic disadvantages

What is one benefit of adventure tourism to the countries in the region?

• it helps visitors understand the local cultures

• it is good for the environment

• it brings money to a broad range of workers

• it encourages cultural diversity

What is geothermal energy?

• energy from heat generated by the planet

• energy from heat produced by the sun

• energy from movement produced by the wind

• energy from movement produced by flowing water

What event caused major cultural disruptions for both Aborigines and Maori?

• the passage of assimilation laws

• the struggle for civil rights

• the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi

• the arrival of the British

What is one reason many immigrants came to Australia?

• They wanted to work on farms and ranches?

• They were fleeing the effects of war

• Australia was not for to travel

• Australia's cities were culturally diverse