SS6G12 Australia Location Climate Natural Resources

Countries on which continent are Australia’s major trading partners?

• Africa
• South America
• Asia

Because of Australia’s climate, most of its fertile land is found on its __________ coast.

• east
• west
• south

What is Australia’s most valuable crop?

• wheat
• corn
• peanuts

Approximately how much of Australia is covered in deserts or grasslands?

• half
• one-fourth
• two-thirds

Australia’s sheep are used to produce what product?

• wool
• silk
• cotton

Where are most of Australia’s cattle ranches located?

• coastal region
• interior grasslands
• tropical rainforests

The dry interior region of Australia is known as the __________.

• plains
• outback
• dividing range

Australia has _______________ mineral and agricultural resources to trade.

• no
• many
• few

Large _______________ cities allow for international businesses to trade with Australia.

• coastal
• inland

Which country is Australia’s largest trading partner?

• United States
• United Kingdom
• China
• India