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WorksheetsGSE Standards Australia formative assessment 5/11/17
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
SS6G11a: Locate selected features of Australia
Name the highlighted country on the map.
Name the highlighted country on the map.
a)
Canada
b)
Brazil
c)
Russia
d)
Australia
2.
SS6G11a: The arrow on the map shows the location of
a)
the West Indies
b)
the Caribbean Sea
c)
the Great Barrier Reef
d)
the Mediterranean Sea
3.
SS6G11a: Locate selected features of Australia
The arrow on the map points to which physical feature?
The arrow on the map points to which physical feature?
a)
Atacama Desert
b)
Great Victoria Desert
c)
Canadian Shield
d)
European Plain
4.
SS6G11a: Locate selected features of Australia
The arrow on the map points to which physical feature?
The arrow on the map points to which physical feature?
a)
Mediterranean Sea
b)
Caribbean Sea
c)
Coral Sea
d)
Hudson Bay
5.
SS6G11a: Locate selected features of Australia
The point on the map points to which physical feature?
The point on the map points to which physical feature?
a)
Ural Mountains
b)
Andes Mountains
c)
Alps Mountains
d)
Uluru/Ayers Rock
6.
SS6G11a: Locate selected features of Australia
The line on the map shows which physical feature?
The line on the map shows which physical feature?
a)
Uluru/Ayers Rock
b)
Andes Mountains
c)
Alps Mountains
d)
Great Dividing Range
7.
SS6G11a: Locate selected features of Australia
The body of water that borders eastern Africa, southern Asia, and western Australia is the
The body of water that borders eastern Africa, southern Asia, and western Australia is the
a)
Atlantic Ocean
b)
Pacific Ocean
c)
Indian Ocean
d)
Arctic Ocean
8.
SS6G11a: Locate selected features of Australia
The body of water that borders the Americas, eastern Asia, and eastern Australia is the
The body of water that borders the Americas, eastern Asia, and eastern Australia is the
a)
Atlantic Ocean
b)
Pacific Ocean
c)
Indian Ocean
d)
Arctic Ocean
9.
SS6G12: Explain the impact of location, climate, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Australia
Most Australians live _________________.
Most Australians live _________________.
a)
in large cities near the coast.
b)
on the island of Tasmania.
c)
in the Outback.
d)
within 200 miles of Uluru/Ayers Rock.
10.
SS6G12: Explain the impact of location, climate, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Australia
One of Australia's most important exports is __________.
One of Australia's most important exports is __________.
a)
wool.
b)
potatoes.
c)
timber.
d)
oil.
11.
SS6CG4a Explain forms of citizen participation in government
Which is true of the role of citizens in Australia?
Which is true of the role of citizens in Australia?
a)
All citizens in Australia vote directly for their political leader.
b)
Citizens are not allowed to vote in Australia.
c)
Only citizens who are members of Parliament get to vote for the prime minister.
d)
Only Aboriginal citizens can vote in Australia.
12.
SS6CG4a: Explain citizen participation in democratic governments
Malcolm Turnbull is the government leader of Australia chosen by members of Parliament. He is the ________________ of Australia.
Malcolm Turnbull is the government leader of Australia chosen by members of Parliament. He is the ________________ of Australia.
a)
president
b)
prime minister
c)
king
d)
governor general
13.
SS6E11a Explain how specialization makes trade possible between countries.
Australia specializes in which of the following products?
Australia specializes in which of the following products?
a)
computers
b)
soybeans
c)
coffee
d)
minerals and ores
14.
SS6E11b Compare and contrast different types of trade barriers, such as tariffs, quotas, and embargoes.
Australia has free trade agreements (FTAs) with countries including Japan, Korea, and China. How does this affect tariffs and embargoes with these countries?
Australia has free trade agreements (FTAs) with countries including Japan, Korea, and China. How does this affect tariffs and embargoes with these countries?
a)
The agreements reduce or eliminate tariffs and embargoes, making it easier to trade.
b)
The agreements increase tariffs and embargoes, making trade more difficult.
15.
SS6E11c Explain why international trade requires a system for exchanging currency between nations
An image of Queen Elizabeth II is portrayed on all Australian coins. What does this tell you?
An image of Queen Elizabeth II is portrayed on all Australian coins. What does this tell you?
a)
Australians want to replace her as quickly as possible.
b)
Although she is not the government leader, she is still an important figure to Australians.
c)
She is a dictator with a big ego.
d)
In Australia women are valued more than men.
16.
SS6E12a Evaluate how literacy rate affects the standard of living
Which of the following statements is true?
Which of the following statements is true?
a)
Australia has a high literacy rate but a low standard of living.
b)
Australia has both a low literacy rate and a low standard of living.
c)
Australia has both a high literacy rate and a high standard of living.
d)
Australia has a low literacy rate but a high standard of living.
17.
SS6E12b Explain the relationship between investment in human capital and GDP
If Australia were to greatly decrease the money it spends on education and training over the next 20 years, how would this affect its GDP?
If Australia were to greatly decrease the money it spends on education and training over the next 20 years, how would this affect its GDP?
a)
Its GDP would likely decrease.
b)
Its GDP would greatly increase.
c)
Its GDP would stay exactly the same.
18.
SS6E12d Describe the role of natural resources in a country's economy
Australia's Great Barrier Reef contributes over $4 billion each year to which industry?
Australia's Great Barrier Reef contributes over $4 billion each year to which industry?
a)
agriculture
b)
mining
c)
technology
d)
tourism
19.
SS6E123 Describe the role of entrepreneurship
Starting out as a newspaper publisher in his native Australia, Rupert Murdoch became a powerful businessman in media. The self-made billionaire owns many newspapers, publishing companies, television studios, record labels, and much more. Mr. Murdoch can be described as a(n)
Starting out as a newspaper publisher in his native Australia, Rupert Murdoch became a powerful businessman in media. The self-made billionaire owns many newspapers, publishing companies, television studios, record labels, and much more. Mr. Murdoch can be described as a(n)
a)
dictator.
b)
entrepreneur.
c)
prime minister.
d)
environmentalist.
20.
SS6H4 Explain the impact of English colonization on current Aboriginal basic rights, health, literacy, and language
How did English colonization in Australia affect its Aboriginal people?
How did English colonization in Australia affect its Aboriginal people?
a)
all of these
b)
The number of people speaking Aboriginal languages in Australia has drastically decreased.
c)
The population of Australia decreased from 100% Aboriginal to about 2% of the total population.
d)
Australian Aboriginal people were treated badly and lost many rights under British rule.
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