Australia's Geography and History Test WMS

What is the climate like in central Australia?

• Hot and Dry

• mild temperatures

• rainy with high humidity

• cold with likely snowfall

Why is the coastal southeastern region of Australia a popular place to live?

• It is near Ayers Rock

• Australians can live cheaper at the ocean.

• The government tells people to move to this area

• The climate in this area is temperate

Why do very few people live in the Great Victoria Desert?

• The Aborigines people live there.

• It has a hot climate and very little rainfall.

• It rains all the time causing flooding.

• There is no transportation to the Great Victoria Desert.

Which body of water is the Great Barrier Reef located?

• Arafura Sea

• Shark Bay

• Coral Sea

• Tasman Sea

Which best describes the geography of Australia?

• lakes and rivers across the southwest

• mountains with scattered tropical lowlands

• large tropical zone in the central region of the country

• large, dry central region with mild climates along the southeastern coastal areas

Why are many of Australia's animals only found in Australia?

• Because of the country's great distance to and from other large landmasses.

• Because of the country's closeness to other islands.

• Because they are not allowed in other countries.

• Because of the climate.

Where did the Aborigines come from?

• Africa

• Antarctica

• New Zealand

• Asia

Which is part of the aboriginal culture.

• written language

• belief in Dreamtime

• songs written for the piano

• use of the English language

What did the indigenous people of Australia and Latin America have in common?

• Europeans introduced slavery.

• Europeans discovered complex, written languages.

• Europeans brought diseases, killing indigenous people.

• Europeans conquered large, indigenous empires upon arrival.

Which weapon did the Aborigines invent?

• guns

• boomerang

• cannon

• slingshot