Chapter 11, Australia

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

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

• English language and Islam

• Portuguese language and Islam

• English lanugage and Christianity

• Portuguese language and Christianity

We were a Western civilization, an English speaking civilization, both New Zealand and Australia, and we had all these influences coming from both Great Britain and America to us; sending us their culture in the shape and form of movies and television. (Richard O'Brien)

Based on this information in this quote, which two countries have had a large influence on the culture of Australia?

• Ireland and New Zealand

• England and New Zealand

• Great Britain and the United States

• New Zealand and the United States

When Australia refused to sell weapons to Yugoslavia, it hoped to help stop the fighting there. This is an example of which trade barrier?

• embargo

• exchange

• quota

• tariff

An American who wanted to buy goods in Australia would need to trade U.S. dollars for which currency?

• Australian dollars

• euros

• English pounds

• yen

Which is an example of investment in human capital?

• cash saved in a bank

• education of workers

• factory construction

• highway construction

Which is a likely effect on GDP when a country invests in physical capital?

• increase

• decrease

• no effect

• stagnation

Which is a major natural resource exported from Australia?

• fertile soil

• minerals

• timber

• water

Which is a reason entrepreneurs like Australia?

• Workers have low skills.

• Courts protect property rights.

• There is little money to invest.

• There are many rules from the government.