Australia

Which best describes the geography of Australia?

• Lake district across the southwest

• Mountainous with scattered lowlands

• Large tropical zone

• Large semi-arid, dry region with temperate climates in the southeastern coastal areas

What is the main reason few people live in the Great Victoria Desert?

• It is too hot and dry

• There are winter floods

• Australians prefer city life

• The area has not been explored

Where is the Great Barrier Reef?

• Coral Sea

• Shark Bay

• Arafura Sea

• Tasman Sea

What climate conditions are found in central Australia?

• Hot and dry

• Mild Temperatures

• Rainy with high humidity

• Cold with likely snowfall

Which best describes where people live in Australia?

• Most live in larger cities

• Most live in rural areas

• Most live in the central area of the country

• Most live on islands surrounding Australia

Why is southeastern Australia a popular place for Australians to live?

• It is near Ayers Rock

• Australians enjoy the ocean

• The government tells people to live in this area

• The climate in this area is not too hot or cold

Which nearby country is most important to Australia for trade?

• China

• United States

• New Zealand

• United Kingdom

What religion did British colonizers force upon Aboriginal

peoples?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Judaism

• None of the Above

What language did the first European settlers in Australia speak?

• French

• English

• Chinese

• German

What were the reasons the British colonized Australia?

• To relieve overcrowding in Great Britain’s jails

• To establish a naval base in the southern hemisphere

• To create an economic base to expand their trade

• All the above