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WorksheetsAustralia
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
In which part of Australia do you find very dry regions with little rainfall?
a)
North
b)
Central and West
c)
Southeast
d)
Southwest
2.
Why is the interior of Australia virtually empty of people?
a)
Australians
prefer living near the ocean.
b)
Food
is difficult to come by due to the lack of fish.
c)
It is
desert terrain with few resources to sustain human life.
d)
Australian’s population is mostly tourists and they are
attracted to the water.
3.
Most of the major cities in Australia are located _____________________.
a)
along the west coast.
b)
near the Great Barrier Reef.
c)
south of the Outback.
d)
along the east coast.
4.
How are the northernmost parts of Canada and the desert environments of Australia similar?
a)
Neither area has a large human population.
b)
Both produce the most resources for the countries
c)
The location of each country’s capital is found in these areas.
d)
Other countries have colonies in these locations that prevent development.
5.
Why do so few people live in the interior (center) of Australia?
a)
Because of the dry, desert climate is difficult to live in.
b)
Because of the pollution caused by the mining industry.
c)
Because the aborigines will not allow them to live there.
d)
Because there are few resources in the interior of Australia.
6.
How does Australia's location impact trade? Use the chart and map to answer the question.
a)
Australia exports to countries that use the same currency.
b)
Australia exports most goods over land to its trade partners.
c)
Australia does not export goods because it is too expensive.
d)
Australia exports many goods to nearby countries with large economies.
7.
Which letter represents the location of Uluru, which is known as Ayers Rock?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
8.
The letter C on the map represents which physical characteristic?
a)
The Great Victorian Desert
b)
The Coral Sea
c)
Uluru or Ayers Rock
d)
The Great Barrier Reef
9.
Which physical characteristic is found in the Coral Sea and can be seen from space?
a)
Ayers Rock (Uluru)
b)
The Great Victorian Desert
c)
The Great Barrier Reef
d)
The Sydney Opera House
10.
Which letter represents the Coral Sea?
a)
H
b)
A
c)
D
d)
G
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