Geography
The largest desert in Australia named for one of England’s Queen
Great Victoria Desert
Where are most of Australia's Natural Resources located?
On the Coastline
Who were the Aborigines?
the indigenous(native) people of Australia. It's original inhabitants
Who is the leader with the most power in Australia?
The Prime Minister
What type of Economic system does Australia have?
Mixed, closer to market
A body of water off the northeast coast of Australia, part of the Pacific Ocean.
Coral Sea
When is summer in Australia?
December- March
Where did the Aborigines originally come from?
Asia
Who is the leader with the least amount of political power in Australia?
Head of state, monarch, Queen Elizabeth II
Australia offers government schooling, government universities, and skills training for workers. This is known as an investment in what?
Human Capital
The largest coral reef system in the world that extends more than 1,200 miles along Australia’s northeast coast. The water never falls below 68°F and has abundant sea life.
Great Barrier Reef
Name one of Australia's main trading partners
China, Japan, South Korea
What was the name of the Aboriginal Religion?
Dreamtime
What type of Democracy does Australia have?
Parliamentary
Australia has coal, iron ore, and uranium. Bauxite, gold, zinc, lead, and diamonds are also found in Australia. These are examples of what?
Natural Resources
Largest ocean in the world and located off the Eastern coast of Australia
Pacific Ocean
Where do most Australians live?
Along the coastline, mainly the Eastern and southeastern parts
What type of Art were the Aborigines known for?
Dot Painting
What is the role of the citizen in Australia?
Citizens who are 18 - 70 are required by law to vote.
In 2011, Australia prohibited the export of live cattle to Indonesia due to cruel slaughter methods in that country. This is what type of trade barrier?
Embargo
Australia’s most famous natural landmark is a red sandstone rock formation in central Australia. It is a sacred site of the Aborigines.
Ayer's Rock (Uluru)
Describe the climate in the interior (inner) part of Australia.
•The interior of the island is mostly dry, flat land called the outback. Gets very hot there.
Name one of the things that happened to the Aborigines when the Europeans arrived?
Europeans waged war against the Aborigines in order to take their land,Aborigines died because of European diseases,The Aborigines were forced to live on reservations in the Outback, Laws limited were the could live and work, children were taken away from their parents
Besides having a parliamentary democracy, Australia also has this type of government where a monarch inherits the right to rule but is limited by laws and a law making body elected by the people.
Constitutional Monarchy
A person with the overall freedom to start, operate, and close a business is called what?
An Entrepreneur