WorksheetsSS6G12 Australia Location Climate Natural Resources
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Countries on which continent are Australia’s major trading partners?
a)
Africa
b)
South America
c)
Asia
2.
Because of Australia’s climate, most of its fertile land is found on its __________ coast.
a)
east
b)
west
c)
south
3.
What is Australia’s most valuable crop?
a)
wheat
b)
corn
c)
peanuts
4.
Approximately how much of Australia is covered in deserts or grasslands?
a)
half
b)
one-fourth
c)
two-thirds
5.
Australia’s sheep are used to produce what product?
a)
wool
b)
silk
c)
cotton
6.
Where are most of Australia’s cattle ranches located?
a)
coastal region
b)
interior grasslands
c)
tropical rainforests
7.
The dry interior region of Australia is known as the __________.
a)
plains
b)
outback
c)
dividing range
8.
Australia has _______________ mineral and agricultural resources to trade.
a)
no
b)
many
c)
few
9.
Large _______________ cities allow for international businesses to trade with Australia.
a)
coastal
b)
inland
10.
Which country is Australia’s largest trading partner?
a)
United States
b)
United Kingdom
c)
China
d)
India
11.
Why are fishing and shipping important to Australia’s economy?
a)
Australia is isolated from the rest of the world.
b)
Australia is located in the Atlantic Ocean.
c)
Australia failed to develop manufacturing industries.
d)
Australia is surrounded by water.
12.
Which description best explains the high population density of the temperate coastal region?
a)
moderate temperatures; good rainfall; four seasons
b)
hot temperatures; extreme differences in rainfall depending on season
c)
hot daytime temperatures and cold nighttime temperatures; little rainfall
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