Australia Government, Climate and Economy Quiz

During a geography class, Grace asked about the climate in North Australia. The teacher explained that North Australia has a _____________ climate.

• tropical

• arid

• cold

Southeast Australia has a _____________ climate.

• cold

• arid

• tropical

• temperate

Southwest Australia has a temperate climate.

• True

• False

The outback has an arid climate.

• True

• False

Based on the graph, will Australia produce more coal than it uses in 2020?

• Yes

• No

The large area in Australia with a low population density is known as the______.

• outback

• setback

• flashback

• kickback

The national and state governments of Australia provide utilities such as water and sewage for their citizens and also run the postal service. Other production is controlled by private enterprises. The economy of Australia is BEST described as a primarily ___ economy with ___ elements.

• mixed; traditional

• mixed; command

• command; market

• command; traditional

During a school debate, Priya argued that the leader of the government of Australia is the__________. This indicates that Australia has a ___ form of government.

• president; parliamentary

• president;

  presidential

• prime minister; parliamentary

• prime minister; presidential

In Australia the government plays a role in the nation’s economy by strongly protecting the rights of businesses.

• True

• False

Australian citizens elect members of ___________.

• Parliament

• Purgatory

• Presidential Democracy

• Congress