Australia - Chapter 33

Which best describes Australia's Outback region? 

• a dry, flat plain in central and western Australia
• a trendy restaurant that serves shrimp on the barby
• a coastal region where most Australian people live
• a wet climate in northern Australia with many reddish rock formations

Tectonic movement is associated with which scientifc idea? 

• deforestation
• continental drift theory
• Pangea 
• whites only immigration

According to the graph, which is true of South America? 

• It has the highest population density.
• It is the least arid continent. 
• Itis the continent with the most native species. 
• It is the largest continent in size. 

Which of the following is NOT correct about Aborigines? 

• They were the first group known to be in Australia. 
• Traditionally they mark their bodies in striped paint patterns. 
• They created a prison colony in Australia for others to send inmates.
• They are known to have drawn pictures on the rocks in the Outback or to make drawings with dot and dash patterns. 

What is true about the first prison colony that was in Australia?

• It was created by the Aborigine people.

• It was started by the British.

• It was easy for prisoners to escape from Australia.

• It was located in the Outback region.

Which is true about cattle, rabbits, and camels in Australia? 

• All are native species. 
• All are exotic species. 
• All are extinct species. 
• All are used for transportation. 

Living in Missouri, which month would NOT be best to plan for a warm, beachy vacation in Australia?

• July

• December

• January

• February

Which list would be considered native species of Australia?

• koala, eucalyptus trees, playtpus

• wallaby, rabbit, kangaroo

• kangaroo, rabbit, camel

• bilby, deer, grizzly bear

The ozone layer near Australia has a hole. What does this mean for Australians?

• Their island country will decrease in size.

• They need to protect themselves from the sun.

• Plate tectonics will move them toward Antarctica.

• They are encouraged to sell more items in aerosol spray cans.

Which country earned just over $50 million from tourism in 2013? 

• Vantuatu
• Fiji
• Samoa
• Papua New Guinea