Australia

Why are many of Australia’s animals and plants found nowhere else on the Earth?

• because of the country’s great distance and isolation from other countries

• because of the country’s closeness to other islands

• because of the strong government regulation and protection of wildlife

• because of the rainy climate

The percentage of Australians working in agriculture is 19%, mining is 10%, and Service Industry is 70%. What conclusion can you draw from this fact?

• Most Australians work on cattle stations.

• Most Australians work in urban cities where tourism and manufacturing are strong.

• Most Australians live in the Outback.

• Most Australians work on farms

Australia was colonized by the British, just like Canada and the United States.  As a result, the predominant language in Australia is

• the predominant language is Australian and religion is a mix of Christianity and Polytheistic

• the predominant language Aborigines and the religion is Polytheistic

• the predominant language is English and religion is Christianity

• the predominant language is English and religion is Aborigines

What is one of Australia’s major natural resources, as well as, major exports?

• coal

• pottery

• oil

• fish

Which best describes the geography of Australia?

• lakes and rivers across the southwest

• mountainous with scattered tropical lowlands

• large tropical zone in the central region of the country

• large, dry central region with mild climates along the southeastern coastal areas

Most Australians live in what part of the country?

• the outback

• the southeast, along the coast

• the west, near the ocean

• the mountains

Why is Australia’s literacy rate so high?

• The country has very good schools, including elementary through college programs.

• Citizens must be able to read before they get their drivers license.

• Aborigines first learned how to read symbols written on rocks and in the sand.

• Every parent in Australia must read to their child/children for an hour a night.

Australia’s major trading partners include:

• China, Japan, South Korea, India, and the United States

• China, Soviet Union, North Korea, and Cuba

• China, Japan, North Korea, and Cuba,

• China, Japan, North and South Korea, India, and United States

Australia has several industries revolving around natural resources such as; energy, steel, and gold. How does the industrial success surrounding these natural resources affect the economy?

• Causes economic decline

• Stimulates economic growth

• Causes no change at all

• Inflates the value of Australian  Currency

 What does Australia specialize in?

• cotton, wool, silk

• gold, wool, oil

• wool, coal, iron ore

• wheat, coal, oil