Australia Test Review

What country settled the new colony of Australia?

• UK
• Japan
• France
• USA

Who was discovered to be already living in Australia (and forced out) when the settlers arrived?

• Aborigines
• Native Americans
• Prisoners
• Minions

Who is the head of state in Australia?

• Monarch of England
• Prime Minister
• Governor General
• Ms. C

What large physical feature is located off the NE coast, under the Coral Sea?

• Great Dividing Range
• Great Coral Reef
• Great Barrier Reef
• Nemo's House

Where do most people live in Australia?

• Along the coast
• In the Outback
• On Tasmania
• In Western Australia

Australian people elect the PARLIAMENT. The Parliament then chooses Australia's ________________________.

• Prime Minister
• King
• Queen
• President

1. Why do Australians have to exchange currency in order to trade with other countries? (SS6E11)

• Businesses in other countries use their own currency, not Australian dollars.

• Transporting goods to other countries is expensive and time-consuming.

• Australian banks need the money.

Which natural resource is important to Australia’s economy?

• A. bauxite

• B. modern factories

• C. excellent highways

Which is true about the economic system in Australia?

• Starting a business is hard

• Few Australians are willing to use their money and time to start businesses because the government is likely to take their business away.

• Laws are in place to protect the rights and property of people who want to start their own businesses in Australia and getting approval to start a business is easy.

Which is an example of a capital good?

• a factory.

• an animal

• the sun

• education