Geography and Population
Which best describes the geography of Australia?
A. Lake district across the southwest
B. Mountainous with scattered lowlands
C. Large tropical area in the central region of the country
D. Large dry region with temperate climates in the coastal areas
D. Large dry region with temperate climates in the coastal areas
Looking at the map, which physical feature is represented by #33
Ayers Rock/ Uluru
What type of government does Australia have?
Parliamentary Democracy
True or False?
A low literacy rate has helped Australia have a high GDP
FALSE!
Educated workers has increased the GDP in Australia.
Who were the original Inhabitants of Australia?
Aboriginal People
The first people to settle in Australia were mostly ________?
Prisoners
Looking at the map, which physical feature is represented by #35
Great Dividing Range
Who is the most powerful person in Australia's Government?
Prime Minister
Which is an example in an investment in Human Capital?
A. Cash B. Factories
C.Health Care D. Highways
C. Healthcare
From where did the indigenous people of Australia originate over 40,000 years ago?
a. Antarctica c. New Zealand
b. Europe d. Southeast Asia
d.Southeast Asia
Which state or territory of Australia has the lowest population density, and why?
A. New South Wales because it has a mild, temperate climate.
B. Western Australia because it’s the largest region.
C. Northern Territory because most of its land is in the Outback.
D. Queensland because they love sheep and there are a lot of sheep there.
C. Northern Territory because most of its land is in the Outback.
Looking at the map, which physical feature is represented by #32
Great Victoria Desert
Be the leader of the Majority party in Parliament
___1_____2______________3___________4__
Which Number on the Economic Continuum best represents Australia?
4
What type of colony did Great Britain originally use Australia for after losing the American Revolution?
Prison Colony
Much of Australia's land is dry, unsettled, and empty but has many deposits of _________.
Mineral Resources
Looking at the map, which physical feature is represented by #36
Great Barrier Reef
Who represents the King in Australia's government?
Governer-general
Imagine that you are the owner of a company. Give an example of how you can invest in capital goods for your company.
Answers may vary.
What was the greatest threat to the Aboriginal People after the Europeans began settling Australia?
Disease
Where do most people live in Australia?
Along the southeast coast.
Looking at the map, which physical feature is represented by #34
Coral Sea
Australia has the highest voter turnout rate in the world because:
Everybody 18 and older is REQUIRED to vote.
Australia's investment in human capital and capital goods has led to an increase in Australia's _________ and _________ ____ __________.
GDP and Standard of Living
Which explorer claimed the Australian coast for his country in 1770?
James Cook