Australia/Latin America Review

Which feature is located at #6?

• Coral Sea

• Island of Tasmania

• Great Barrier Reef

• Ayers Rock (Uluru)

What physical feature is located at #3?

• Coral Sea

• Great Barrier Reef

• Great Victoria Desert

• Tasmania

What feature is located at #4?

• Ayres Rock

• Coral Sea

• Great Barrier Reef

• Great Victoria Desert

Which number marks the Coral Sea?

• #1

• #5

• #6

• #8

Which number marks Ayres Rock (Uluru)?

• #2

• #6

• #7

• #9

Why do most Australians live near coastal areas?

• Most of Australia is covered with desert; the coast has more fresh water and a more temperate climate.

• The coastal areas are home to the Aborigines; but since the Apology other Australians choose to live among them.

• Most of Australia has a harsh mountain climate; the coastal areas are flatter, so it’s easier to farm and build towns and cities.

• The coastal areas have the best land for wildlife, fishing, and water resources which the people use to meet their basic needs.

Australia’s nearby location and rich natural resources make it a valuable trading partner for which country?

• China

• United Kingdom

• United States

• Tasmania

Answer explanation

Australia is closer to China than any of the other options and Tasmania is so small, it cannot compete with China's industry.

Which are part of Australian culture because of its settlement by the British?

• English language and Islam

• Portuguese language and Islam

• English language and Christianity

• Portuguese language and Christianity

Who were “the people who were here from the beginning” in Australia?

• Aboriginies

• British

• Chinese

• English-speakers

Which group formed a large part of Australia’s first colonists?

• army officers

• French fur traders

• prisoners

• Puritans