Australian Geography and Its Effects SS6G12

What makes Australia unique compared to other continents?

• It has the most population.

• It is located in the northern hemisphere.

• It is the only continent that is also a country.

• It is the largest continent.

How does Australia's climate compare to the northern hemisphere?

• It has the same seasons at the same time.

• Its seasons are opposite to those of the northern hemisphere.

• Australia does not have seasons.

• Australia only has winter and summer.

What is the climate like in the northern part of Australia?

• Tropical and warm-to-hot all year round.

• Temperate with mild temperatures.

• Cold and snowy.

• Dry and desert-like.

What is the Outback?

• A large urban area in Australia.

• A flat, dry region in central Australia.

• A mountain range.

• The coastal regions of Australia.

Where do most Australians prefer to live?

• In the central desert regions.

• In the Outback.

• In the northern tropical regions.

• On the southeast and southwest coasts.

What is Australia's most valuable crop?

• Barley.

• Rice.

• Wheat.

• Corn.

Why is trade important to Australia?

• Trade has made it one of the top 15 richest nations.

• It has no natural resources.

• It imports most of its food.

• It only trades with neighboring countries.

What is a major reason for Australia's strong economy?

• Its location in the southern hemisphere.

• Its technology industry.

• Its large population.

• The sales of its exported natural resources.

How does Australia's location affect its trade?

• It only trades with countries in the southern hemisphere.

• Its trade is limited to nearby islands.

• It has created trading partnerships with economically-strong Asian nations.

• It does not engage in international trade.

What percentage of Australia's population lives in urban areas?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%