Australia: Location, Climate, and Natural Resources

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Based on the graph, which of the following is true?
- Coal is one of Australia's major imports.
- Coal is one of Australia's major exports.
- Coal is hard to find on the continent of Australia.
- Coal is not an important part of the Australian economy.

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Coal is one of Australia's major exports.

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Coal is not an important part of the Australian economy.

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Australia will produce more coal than it uses.

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The Great Victoria Desert stretches across which two Australian states?

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South Australia and Western Australia

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Based on the graph, which of the following is true? Most of Australia's coal is exported to Indonesia. Most of the coal used in Australia is from Colombia. Australia is a major source of coal for the rest of the world. Australians use more coal than consumers in most other countries.

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Australia is a major source of coal for the rest of the world.

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Which statement about the impact of Australia's location on trade and commerce is NOT correct? Options: The majority of Australia's major trading partners are located in Asia due to the proximity of the two continents to one another. Domestic tourism accounts for nearly 75 percent of tourist revenue due to the costs associated with traveling to Australia's remote location. Due to the fact that the continent is surrounded by water, most manufactured goods have to be acquired from Australia's overseas trading partners. Because the continent is located far from the equator, low annual temperatures force Australians to import many of the agricultural products that they need.

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Because the continent is located far from the equator, low annual temperatures force Australians to import many of the agricultural products that they need.

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Rico tells a friend, “Someday I want to work for the largest export shipper in Australia.” Which of the following goods would Rico be LEAST LIKELY to export if his dream comes true? coal, wheat, diamonds, computers

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computers

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Australia is the world's biggest producer of

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wool.

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Which of these statements about Australia is correct? Many Australians live in logging towns near Australia’s rich forests. Several communities have formed near Australia’s mines in the north. A small percentage of Australians live near popular tourist destinations. Most Australian ranchers live in cattle stations near the southern coast.

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Several communities have formed near Australia’s mines in the north.

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Why is it expensive for most people in the world to visit Australia?

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Most people have to travel a great distance to reach Australia.

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Riley lives along the southeast coast of Australia. He enjoys many outdoor sports and activities. Which of the following activities would he be LEAST LIKELY to do? snorkeling, trail hiking, dog sledding, whitewater rafting

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dog sledding