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Australia: Location, Climate, and Natural Resources

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

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Class
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1.

Look at the graph. Then answer the questions that follow.

Based on this graph, which of the following is true?

a)

Coal is one of Australia's major imports.

b)

Coal is one of Australia's major exports.

c)

Coal is hard to find on the continent of Australia.

d)

Coal is not an important part of the Australian economy.

2.

Coal is not an important part of the Australian economy.

a)

Australia will stop exporting coal to other countries.

b)

Australia will import more coal from other countries.

c)

Australia will produce more coal than it uses.

d)

Australia will use more coal than it produces.

3.

The Great Victoria Desert stretches across which two Australian states?

a)

Tasmania and Victoria

b)

Queensland and Tasmania

c)

South Australia and Western Australia

d)

New South Wales and South Australia

4.

Australia's location impacts trade and commerce in which of the following ways? Select all that apply.

a)

The majority of Australia's major trading partners are located in Asia due to the proximity of the two continents to one another.

b)

Domestic tourism accounts for nearly 75 percent of tourist revenue due to the costs associated with traveling to Australia's remote location.

c)

Due to the fact that the continent is surrounded by water, most manufactured goods have to be acquired from Australia's overseas trading partners.

d)

Because the continent is located far from the equator, low annual temperatures force Australians to import many of the agricultural products that they need.

e)

Because the continent is located far from the equator, low annual temperatures force Australians to import many of the agricultural products that they need.

5.

Look at the graph. Then answer the question that follows.

Based on this graph, which of the following is true?

a)

Most of Australia's coal is exported to Indonesia.

b)

Most of the coal used in Australia is from Colombia.

c)

Australia is a major source of coal for the rest of the world.

d)

Australians use more coal than consumers in most other countries.

6.

Which statement about the impact of Australia's location on trade and commerce is NOT correct?

a)

The majority of Australia's major trading partners are located in Asia due to the proximity of the two continents to one another.

b)

Domestic tourism accounts for nearly 75 percent of tourist revenue due to the costs associated with traveling to Australia's remote location.

c)

Due to the fact that the continent is surrounded by water, most manufactured goods have to be acquired from Australia's overseas trading partners.

d)

Because the continent is located far from the equator, low annual temperatures force Australians to import many of the agricultural products that they need.

7.

Rico tells a friend, “Someday I want to work for the largest export shipper in Australia.” Which of the following goods would Rico be LEAST LIKELY to export if his dream comes true?

a)

coal

b)

wheat

c)

diamonds

d)

computers

8.

Australia is the world's biggest producer of

a)

wool.

b)

gold.

c)

cotton.

d)

computers.

9.

Which of these statements about Australia is correct?

a)

Many Australians live in logging towns near Australia’s rich forests.

b)

Several communities have formed near Australia’s mines in the north.

c)

A small percentage of Australians live near popular tourist destinations.

d)

Most Australian ranchers live in cattle stations near the southern coast.

10.

Why is it expensive for most people in the world to visit Australia?

a)

Food costs a lot in Australia since most of it is imported.

b)

Most people have to travel a great distance to reach Australia.

c)

Most tourists pay for personal guides to show them the best sights.

d)

Hotels charge a lot because Australians earn high minimum wages.

11.

Riley lives along the southeast coast of Australia. He enjoys many outdoor sports and activities. Which of the following activities would he be LEAST LIKELY to do?

a)

snorkeling

b)

trail hiking

c)

dog sledding

d)

whitewater rafting

12.

Look at the map of Australia. Then answer the questions that follow.

Which statement about the location of the Great Victoria Desert is correct?

a)

It stretches east to west across land in the areas labeled by the numerals I and III.

b)

It stretches north to south across land in the areas labeled by the numerals II and III.

c)

It stretches east to west across land in the areas labeled by the numerals II and IV.

d)

It stretches north to south across land in the areas labeled by the numerals IV and V.

13.

Look at the map of Australia. Then answer the questions that follow.

In order for a boat to sail from Papua New Guinea to the city of Brisbane, Australia, it would need to travel south across the

a)

Arafura Sea

b)

Coral Sea

c)

Tasman Sea

d)

Timor Sea

14.

Gabrielle is visiting the southern coast of Australia. Which body of water will she likely be able to see during her visit?

a)

the Great Australian Bight

b)

the Gulf of Carpentaria

c)

the Arafura Sea

d)

the Coral Sea

15.

The Tasman Sea is located between Australia and

a)

Indonesia.

b)

New Zealand.

c)

Papa New Guinea.

d)

the Solomon Islands