Unit 8: Australia Maps Formative Assessment

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What type of climate covers the most area in Australia?

• Tropical Wet

• Semiarid

• Humid Subtropical

• Desert

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Which area of Australia has a Humid Oceanic climate?

• North Australia

• Southwest Australia

• Central Australia

• Southeast Australia

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What is true about manufacturing centres in Australia?

• Thay are all in the south.

• They are all along the coast.

• They are all near major mineral deposits.

• They are centralized in one location.

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Where is wheat grown in Australia?

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• Subtropical Dry Summer

• Humid Subtropical Climate

• Tropical Wet and Dry

• Desert Climate

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What is farmed in the Humid Subtropical Climate of Australia?

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• Sheep

• Fruit

• Peanuts

• Vegetables

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What is caught along the shores of Australia?

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• Shrimp

• Lobster

• Salmon

• Tuna

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Where are MOST of the major deposits of iron ore found in Australia?

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• In the desert

• In the west

• On Tasmania

• In the north

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Which part of Australia is the most populated?

• Southeast

• Northwest

• Southcentral

• Northeast

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What fuel sources does Australia have?

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• Petroleum

• Natural Gas

• Coal

• Propane