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Australia - Chapter 33

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which best describes Australia's Outback region? 
a)
a dry, flat plain in central and western Australia
b)
a trendy restaurant that serves shrimp on the barby
c)
a coastal region where most Australian people live
d)
a wet climate in northern Australia with many reddish rock formations
2.
Tectonic movement is associated with which scientifc idea? 
a)
deforestation
b)
continental drift theory
c)
Pangea 
d)
whites only immigration
3.
According to the graph, which is true of South America? 
a)
It has the highest population density.
b)
It is the least arid continent. 
c)
Itis the continent with the most native species. 
d)
It is the largest continent in size. 
4.
Which of the following is NOT correct about Aborigines? 
a)
They were the first group known to be in Australia. 
b)
Traditionally they mark their bodies in striped paint patterns. 
c)
They created a prison colony in Australia for others to send inmates.
d)
They are known to have drawn pictures on the rocks in the Outback or to make drawings with dot and dash patterns. 
5.

What is true about the first prison colony that was in Australia?

a)

It was created by the Aborigine people.

b)

It was started by the British.

c)

It was easy for prisoners to escape from Australia.

d)

It was located in the Outback region.

6.
Which is true about cattle, rabbits, and camels in Australia? 
a)
All are native species. 
b)
All are exotic species. 
c)
All are extinct species. 
d)
All are used for transportation. 
7.

Living in Missouri, which month would NOT be best to plan for a warm, beachy vacation in Australia?

a)

July

b)

December

c)

January

d)

February

8.

Which list would be considered native species of Australia?

a)

koala, eucalyptus trees, playtpus

b)

wallaby, rabbit, kangaroo

c)

kangaroo, rabbit, camel

d)

bilby, deer, grizzly bear

9.

The ozone layer near Australia has a hole. What does this mean for Australians?

a)

Their island country will decrease in size.

b)

They need to protect themselves from the sun.

c)

Plate tectonics will move them toward Antarctica.

d)

They are encouraged to sell more items in aerosol spray cans.

10.
Which country earned just over $50 million from tourism in 2013? 
a)
Vantuatu
b)
Fiji
c)
Samoa
d)
Papua New Guinea
11.
About how much income did Tonga earn from tourism in 2013? 
a)
$20 million
b)
$15 thousand
c)
$10 million
d)
$25 billion
12.
What state is in the northeastern part of Australia? 
a)
New South Wales
b)
Northern Territory
c)
Queensland
d)
Victoria
13.
Sydney is the capital of which state in Australia? 
a)
New South Wales
b)
Western Australia
c)
Northern Territory
d)
Victoria
14.
Which is the farthest west in Australia? 
a)
Shark Bay 
b)
Ayers Rock 
c)
Nullarbor Plain
d)
Lake Eyre
15.
What is the major mountain peak near the Australia's capital city of Canberra? 
a)
Mt. Kosciuszko
b)
Mt. Fuji
c)
Mt. Twelve Apostles
d)
Mt. Melbourne
16.
Which strait separates northern Australia from Papua New Guinea? 
a)
Bass Strait
b)
Torres Strait
c)
Shark Bay
d)
Coral Sea 
17.

The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest stretch of coral. Which corner of Australia is it located?

a)

southeast

b)

southwest

c)

northeast

d)

northwest

18.
What best describes India's location 225 million years ago? 
a)
north of Antarctica
b)
west of Asia
c)
north of South America
d)
Northeast of Australia
19.
Europe/Asia (Eurasia) was once connected to which continent 225 million years ago? 
a)
North America
b)
South America
c)
Australia
d)
Antarctica
20.

Which direction did India drift in order to get to its present location?

a)

Northeast

b)

Southwest

c)

Northwest

d)

Southeast

21.

Why is it considered relative location for Australia's wildlife being so unique?

a)

It is far away from other places making it more difficult for animals to move to a new continent.

b)

It is closer to other places making it easier for animals to move continents.

c)

It is located in the southern hemisphere on the Tropic of Capricorn.

22.

Where are most of Australia's major cities located?

a)

in the Outback

b)

on the western coast

c)

on the southeastern coast

d)

near the mountains