Australian Laws & Commerce
What is the legal age to vote in Australia?
18
What do we call money that a business earns?
Revenue
What is the natural process that wears down rocks and soil?
Erosion
What biome is most of central Australia classified as?
Desert
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
What is the name of the law that protects consumers from misleading or deceptive conduct?
Australian Consumer Law (ACL).
What does interest mean when talking about loans?
The extra money you pay back on top of the amount borrowed.
What is one example of a renewable resource?
Solar / wind / hydro power (any one).
Which biome produces most of the world’s food crops?
Grasslands
Which country has the most people in the world?
China (Or India)
What NSW court usually deals with minor civil matters like small debts?
The Local Court
What does ASIC stand for?
A. Australian Securities and Investments Commission
B. Australian Safety and Insurance Council
C. Australian Shareholders Information Committee
A. Australian Securities and Investments Commission
What do we call the movement of sand along a beach caused by waves hitting the shore at an angle?
Longshore drift.
What type of landscape is the Twelve Apostles in Victoria an example of?
Coastal / limestone erosion landscape.
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa
In NSW, what legal document shows proof of purchase and is required for refunds or exchanges?
A Receipt
When buying shares, what term is used for spreading your investments across many companies?
Diversification.
Name one human activity that accelerates erosion.
Deforestation / agriculture / construction
What is the world’s largest rainforest?
The Amazon Rainforest.
What is the name of the line that divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
The Equator
What is the name of the organisation that provides free legal advice to young people in NSW?
Youth Law Australia
What is the term for someone who starts and runs their own business, taking on financial risk?
Entrepreneur
What is the term for a detailed plan created by governments to manage an environment sustainably?
A management strategy
Which biome is known for having permafrost?
Tundra
Which country is both in Europe and Asia?
Turkey, Russia and Kazakhstan