Australia's climate, location and history

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Based on the graph, which of the following is true?
- Coal is one of Australia's major imports.
- Coal is one of Australia's major exports.
- Coal is hard to find on the continent of Australia.
- Coal is not an important part of the Australian economy.

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Coal is one of Australia's major exports.

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Which is an effect of the abundant amount of natural resources along the coastline?

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There are many job opportunities in the trading industry along the coast.

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Australia is working to strengthen ties with its immediate neighbors. Based on location, with what country is Australia MOST LIKELY trying to trade?

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China and Japan

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SS6G12 Why are most of Australia’s cities on the eastern and southeastern coast of the country?

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The temperate climate is helpful in producing agriculture and livestock, as well as trade location.

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Which best describes the geography of Australia?

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"outback" in the arid region; temperate climates along the southeastern and southwestern coastal areas; tropical in the north nearest the equator

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Which country’s culture had the greatest impact on the language and religion of Australia? Options: Portugal, United Kingdom, Spain, United States

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United Kingdom

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What climate conditions are found in central Australia?

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Hot and dry

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Known as Uluru to the Australian Aborigines, it is very near the geographical center of Australia.

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Ayers Rock

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Which of the following correctly describes the effect of European colonization on the languages of the Aboriginal peoples of Australia? Native languages have been standardized and given an alphabet. Colonizers were able to successfully preserve many native languages. Many of the Aboriginal languages are now extinct and few are still widely spoken. Most Aboriginal peoples have refused to give up their native languages for English.

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Many of the Aboriginal languages are now extinct and few are still widely spoken.

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What impact did the colonization of Australia have on the continent's Aboriginal peoples?

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Many died from the diseases brought by the colonists.