Australia LCN

Australia: The Land

Multiple Choice

What's the capital of Australia?

• Sydney

• Perth

• London

• Canberra

Multiple Choice

  Australia is in the ______________ hemisphere.

• Northern
• Southern
• Central
• Kangaroo

Poll

From the animals you see below, which was your favorite?

the NORTH

Multiple Choice

Describe the climate in northern Australia?

• Dry, hot

• Temperate and Mild

• Tropical and Wet

Multiple Choice

Most of southwest Australia is covered by a landform called?

• Ayers Rock

• Great Victoria Desert

• Great Dividing Range

• Pacific Ocean

Multiple Choice

Where do most Australians live?

• Outback

• North

• Southeast Coast

• Central Australia

Multiple Choice

  Which part of Australia has a temperate climate- not too hot, not too cold. (hint: most Australians live in this part)

• Northern
• Southern
• Central
• Kangaroo

Natural Resources

• Australia is also rich in mineral resources.

• Deposits of coal, iron ore, lead, zinc, gold, nickel, and petroleum make the country one of the world's major mining zones.

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Natural Resources

• Only ten percent of Australia's land can be farmed.

• Despite this, Australian farmers make effective use of their land and water.

• Farmers grow wheat, barley, fruit, and sugarcane.

Open Ended

List three of Australia's natural resources.

Multiple Choice

Australia’s most valuable crop is

• Kale

• Potatoes

• wheat

• Corn

Multiple Choice

What industries are supported by the water surrounding Australia's coastline?

• Mining

• Farming

• Fishing and shipping

• Manufacturing

Multiple Choice

Because of Australia's location, most of its top trading partners are located in which continent?

• North America

• South America

• Europe

• Asia

Multiple Choice

Which region of Australia has the highest population density?

• in the Outback

• near the Great Barrier Reef

• Tasmania

• East and Southeast Australia, on the coast

Multiple Choice

Why do so few people live in the interior (center) of Australia?

• Because of the dry, desert climate is difficult to live in.
• Because of the pollution caused by the mining industry.
• Because the aborigines will not allow them to live there.
• Because there are few resources in the interior of Australia.

Multiple Choice

Australia is working to strengthen ties with its immediate neighbors. Based on location, with what country is Australia MOST LIKELY trying to trade?

• China

• Brazil

• United States

• United Kingdom

Poll

Which reptile would keep you up at night?