Australia Review

What was the name Captain James Cook gave to Australia?

• Melbourne

• Australia   

• New South Wales

• Sydney

Which BEST describes the climate at the coast?

• hot during the day, always dry, cold at night

• very rainy and hot temps all the time

• mild temps and some rain and snow

• very cold temps and lots of snow

What type of government does Australia have?

• parliamentary democracy

• confederation democracy

• republic democracy

• presidential democracy

Which statement is NOT true about trade in Australia?

• They import from China and the US.

• The currency is the Australian dollar.

• They export to China and Japan.  

• They export to China and US.

The good farmland is near the ______.

• outback

• coast

• interior

• desert

The standard of living is high because Australia has _____.

• a 99% adult literacy rate

• very few educated workers

• few good schools

• lots of natural resources

Which of these is the head of government in Australia?

• dictator

• president

• prime minister

• military general

Which of the following statements is NOT true about Australia?

• They are one of the 15 richest countries in the world.

• They have one of the freest economies.

• They have animals that are only found in Australia.

• They get wool from cattle.

What feature is located at the place marked with a 3 on the map?

• Coral Sea

• Ayers Rock

• Great Barrier Reef

• Great Victoria Desert

What number on the map shows the location of the Pacific Ocean?

• 1

• 4

• 6

• 2