Chapter 24 Test Geography

New Zealand can best be described as a land of?

• extremely diverse landscapes, ecosystems, and climate zones

• extremely diverse mountains

• extremely diverse forests

• extremely diverse deserts

How much of Australia is covered by desert?

• one-half

• one-fourth

• one-third

• two-thirds

Who were the first people to live in Australia?

• European settlers
• Aboriginal Australians
• Chinese immigrants
• African tribes

Where did the first people to inhabit New Zealand come from?

• Europe
• Polynesia
• Asia
• Australia

What is the basis for New Zealand's economy?

• Manufacturing

• Mining

• Textiles

• Agriculture

What is the name of the bamboo instrument used by Aboriginal musicians to make traditional music?

• Didgeridoo
• Trombone
• Violin
• Flute

What factor spurred the building boom in Australia?

• Economic growth in China and India

• High unemployment rates and economic recession
• Stringent government regulations and high interest rates
• Declining population and lack of demand for housing

What economic trend does the Australian building boom demonstrate?

• Global Interdependence

• Increase in the agricultural industry
• Stagnation in the construction industry
• Decline in the construction industry