WorksheetsAustralia
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which action by the Australian government would make its economy less like a mixed economy and more like a pure market economy?
A a limit on salt imports of 80 tons per year
B a 10 percent tax on all wool bought from European countries
B a 10 percent tax on all wool bought from European countries
C the decision to let supply and demand set the price of gasoline
D the addition of a $500 fee for all automobiles imported into the country
What is an economy that has both command and market economy characteristics?
A communist
B traditional
C free
D mixed
. Australia’s early Aborigines made economic decisions based on customs or beliefs . This would be an example of what kind of economy?
A market economy.
B free enterprise system.
C traditional economy.
D command economy
What has helped Australia to have a high GDP?
A poor healthcare
B investment in factories and technology
C natural resources that are hard to develop
D workers with low-paying jobs
How are tariffs and quotas alike?
A restrict or limit trade between countries.
B completely stop trade between countries.
C increase trade between countries.
D make trading a lot easier between countries
Which trade barrier discourages trade by placing a tax on foreign goods?
A embargo
B quota
C subsidy
D tariff
What is an important role of entrepreneurs in the Australian economy?
A They sell stocks in the stock market.
B They provide new jobs for Australian workers.
C They shut down factories that are not making much money.
D They take care of sick patients
Read the passage below. Use the information to answer question 8.
Three Australians began a company selling diamond earrings. They bought a small warehouse as the place to start the business. They purchased diamonds and gold from local mines. They hired artists to create new and original designs.
What are the three Australians in the passage are examples of?
A capital resources
B entrepreneurs
C human resources
D natural resources
What kind of economic systems do most democratic nations have?
A mixed
B traditional
C command
D market
Which is true about the economic system in Australia?
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A It is difficult for individuals to start their own businesses
B Government rules and laws make starting a business in Australia very risky.
C Laws are in place to protect the rights and property of people who want to start their own businesses in Australia.
D Few Australians are willing to use their money and time to start businesses because the government is likely to take their business away.
. Which is an example of a capital good?
A gold
B health care
C a factory
D a diamond
Why do Australians have to exchange currency in order to trade with other countries?
A Australian banks need the money.
B It makes sure that buyers and sellers are treated fairly.
C Transporting goods to other countries is expensive and time-consuming.
D Businesses in other countries use their own currency, not Australian dollars.
Which natural resource is important to Australia’s economy?
A iron ore
B modern factories
C excellent highways
D education of workers
What do the economic systems of the Australia, Brazil, Mexico, & Canada have in common?
A All are examples of pure market economies.
B All are examples of mixed economies.
C All are examples of traditional economies.
D All are examples of command economies.
Read the statement below. Use the information to answer question 15.
In 1998, Australia stopped selling weapons to the people of Yugoslavia. Australia hoped that by stopping trade this way, it might force an end to the civil war in Yugoslavia.
15.Which best describes the action taken by Australia?
A quota
B physical trade barrier
C embargo
D tariff
During which period of the year are tourists MOST LIKELY to flock to Australia's beaches?
A. December – March
B. March – June
C. June – September
D. September – December
What can be inferred about the political cartoon?
A. The Australian government is making strides to change the constitution.
B. Australian government included indigenous people as authors of the constitution.
C. Australian government continues to discriminate against the indigenous people.
D. Australian government has been instrumental in improving the rights of the indigenous people.
Use the map above for questions 18 and 19
Which statement MOST likely explains the population settlement of Australia?
A. The coastal areas are not settled due to seasonal hurricanes.
B. The interior is sparsely populated due to the harsh environment there.
C. The northern coast is too close to Antarctica to attract many settlers.
D. The western coast has large cities due to Atlantic Ocean trading routes.
The majority of Australia's population tends to be found in what part of the country?
A. In the center
B. In the southwest
C. Along the eastern coastline
Along the western coastline
What are the effects of British colonization on the Aboriginal people in Australia today?
A. Low poverty rates are found with Aborigines.
B. Higher poverty rates are found with Aborigines.
C.The British have higher poverty rates than the Aborigines.
D. There is no difference between poverty rates of the British and the Aborigine
Use the poem, written by an Aborigine, to answer the question.
The Pillow They'd placed a pillow at my face to shield you from my view They didn't care nor realize that nothing they would do Could ever ease the pain I'd feel in ever losing you. A lifetime's passed, they've lied to me
They promised I'd forget But a I lie awake at night
A victim of their theft There's no-one I can turn to To help me in my plight Except… another pillow I weep
into every night.
Which of the following events does this poem refer?
A. British colonization of Australia
B. elimination of the Australian Policy
C. formal parliamentary apology to the “Stolen Generations”
D. government sponsored removal of Aboriginal children from their homes
Due to their proximity to one another, Australia and China are major trading partners.
Which statement BEST illustrates their relationship?
A. Australia provides China with many finished goods, such as automobiles, in exchange for access to China's natural resources, such as minerals.
B. China and Australia primarily exchange agricultural goods with one another and rely on other trading partners for necessary energy supplies.
C. China provides Australia with many finished goods, such as automobiles, in exchange for access to Australia's natural resources, such as minerals.
D. China and Australia primarily exchange energy supplies with one another and rely on other trading partners for necessary agricultural goods.
Which of these would Australia be MOST likely to export?
A. Automobiles
B. Doctor
C. Corn
D. Gold
Which of these BEST describes an investment in human capital?
A. Improving access to public libraries
B. Expanding free-trade agreements
C. Limiting on the job training
D. Raising school taxes
