WorksheetsTerm 1 2025 last 6 units Humanities 9B
Total questions: 120
Worksheet time: 3600secs
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is food security?
a)
Unlimited food
b)
Sustainable agriculture
c)
Access to safe, nutritious food
d)
Global food trade
2.
Which factor does not directly affect food production?
a)
Climate
b)
Soil quality
c)
Mobile phone access
d)
Water availability
3.
What does GM stand for in agriculture?
a)
Global Market
b)
Genetically Modified
c)
Ground Management
d)
Grain Machinery
4.
What is a benefit of GM crops?
a)
Lower taste
b)
Higher price
c)
Greater resistance to pests
d)
Poor yield
5.
Which method can improve food distribution in rural areas?
a)
Air freight
b)
Improved transport infrastructure
c)
Food waste
d)
Organic farming
6.
What does “yield” mean in farming?
a)
Cost of production
b)
Food produced per hectare
c)
Amount of fertiliser
d)
Soil condition
7.
What impact does climate change have on farming?
a)
Improves yield
b)
Creates more land
c)
Unpredictable seasons
d)
Free water supply
8.
How can technology help farming?
a)
Spreads pesticides manually
b)
Monitors soil and weather conditions
c)
Makes soil drier
d)
Replaces farmers
9.
Which of the following is a traditional farming challenge in Australia?
a)
Overpopulation
b)
Lack of government
c)
Drought and water scarcity
d)
Too much rainfall
10.
What is vertical farming?
a)
Farming on hills
b)
Farming in layers indoors
c)
Horizontal farming
d)
Riverbank agriculture
11.
Why is food waste a major issue?
a)
It feeds animals
b)
It reduces storage space
c)
It increases hunger elsewhere
d)
It creates healthy compost
12.
What is the Green Revolution?
a)
Organic food trend
b)
Spread of supermarkets
c)
Introduction of modern farming methods
d)
UN food distribution
13.
Which crop is commonly genetically modified?
a)
Wheat
b)
Corn
c)
Apples
d)
Bananas
14.
What role do supermarkets play in food distribution?
a)
Grow food
b)
Regulate global markets
c)
Centralise and supply food accessibly
d)
Import only international food
15.
What is a major downside of large-scale monoculture farming?
a)
Biodiversity loss
b)
Lower costs
c)
Global hunger
d)
Rich soil
16.
What is sustainable agriculture?
a)
Farming for profit
b)
Methods that protect the environment
c)
Fossil-fuel-based farming
d)
Use of chemical pesticides
17.
What is a food desert?
a)
Area with few food options
b)
Sandy farming area
c)
Overfarmed land
d)
GMO testing zone
18.
How can irrigation improve food production?
a)
Reduces pests
b)
Increases water use
c)
Provides water in dry regions
d)
Damages crops
19.
Which technology allows precise use of water and fertiliser?
a)
Drones
b)
Sprinklers
c)
Precision agriculture tools
d)
GPS harvesters
20.
What is the main goal of improving food production and distribution?
a)
Make food expensive
b)
Ensure food security for all
c)
Export more food
d)
Use more pesticides
21.
What does interconnection mean in geography?
a)
Isolation of places
b)
Links between people and places
c)
Internet speed
d)
Importing goods
22.
What is one main benefit of communication technology in Australia?
a)
Increases migration
b)
Makes jobs harder
c)
Improves global connections
d)
Replaces human contact
23.
Which device is most commonly used for communication in Australia today?
a)
Landline phone
b)
Smartwatch
c)
Mobile phone
d)
Fax machine
24.
What platform is commonly used by Australians to interconnect globally?
a)
Newspaper
b)
SMS
c)
Social media
d)
Encyclopedias
25.
Which area benefits most from online education and telehealth services?
a)
Cities
b)
Suburbs
c)
Remote and rural areas
d)
Ports
26.
What is the NBN in Australia?
a)
New Bank Note
b)
National Broadband Network
c)
Nationwide Broadcasting Network
d)
Network of Business News
27.
What is a digital divide?
a)
Poor people don't use phones
b)
Rural areas lack satellites
c)
Unequal access to digital technology
d)
Online arguments
28.
Which generation is considered “digital natives”?
a)
Baby Boomers
b)
Gen Z
c)
World War II generation
d)
Gen X
29.
What is one negative effect of increased digital interconnection?
a)
Reduced migration
b)
Fake news and misinformation
c)
Fewer languages
d)
Better work hours
30.
How has online shopping changed communication with businesses?
a)
Slowed delivery
b)
Improved face-to-face contact
c)
Increased digital feedback
d)
Reduced product choice
31.
What is geolocation?
a)
Government security system
b)
A new social app
c)
Identifying physical location using tech
d)
Recording people without permission
32.
What platform allows video meetings for work and school?
a)
Twitter
b)
Instagram
c)
Zoom
d)
Spotify
33.
Which sector has not been heavily affected by communication technology?
a)
Education
b)
Health care
c)
Agriculture
d)
Archaeology
34.
How does technology support emergency communication in Australia?
a)
Sirens only
b)
Mobile alert systems
c)
Community boards
d)
Handouts
35.
What is cyberbullying?
a)
Playing games online
b)
Spreading false news
c)
Online harassment or abuse
d)
Government monitoring
36.
What has replaced traditional mail in many cases?
a)
Text messaging
b)
Bank transfers
c)
Satellite phones
d)
Printed newspapers
37.
What impact has communication tech had on news?
a)
Limited distribution
b)
Slower updates
c)
Instant global sharing
d)
Less bias
38.
What is an influencer?
a)
Government official
b)
Online personality with social reach
c)
Teacher or educator
d)
Advertising law
39.
Why is access to the internet important in the modern world?
a)
For games only
b)
To access jobs, education, and services
c)
So we can order food
d)
For printing documents
40.
Which of the following is a challenge with Australia’s internet access?
a)
Too many users
b)
Lack of cables
c)
Limited rural coverage
d)
Too much data
41.
What is tourism?
a)
Travelling for business only
b)
Travelling for education
c)
Travelling for leisure, business, or other purposes
d)
Travel within hometown
42.
Which type of tourism involves people visiting natural environments?
a)
Medical tourism
b)
Ecotourism
c)
Urban tourism
d)
Historical tourism
43.
Which country is a major source of tourists to Australia?
a)
China
b)
South Africa
c)
Brazil
d)
Egypt
44.
Which Australian city receives the highest number of international tourists?
a)
Brisbane
b)
Melbourne
c)
Perth
d)
Sydney
45.
What is domestic tourism?
a)
Travel within your own country
b)
Travel to nearby countries
c)
Travelling in Asia
d)
Travel with a group
46.
Why is tourism important to Australia's economy?
a)
Reduces imports
b)
Increases exports
c)
Creates jobs and revenue
d)
Builds cities
47.
Which sector does tourism most support?
a)
Agriculture
b)
Manufacturing
c)
Services
d)
Mining
48.
What is the Great Barrier Reef popular for?
a)
Skiing
b)
Desert walks
c)
Snorkelling and marine tourism
d)
Bungee jumping
49.
What global event slowed tourism growth in 2020?
a)
Olympic Games
b)
Global warming
c)
COVID-19 pandemic
d)
Recession
50.
What is one key trend in modern tourism?
a)
Group travel only
b)
Sustainable and eco-friendly travel
c)
Space travel
d)
No internet use
51.
Which Australian state receives the most domestic tourists?
a)
Western Australia
b)
Queensland
c)
Tasmania
d)
South Australia
52.
What term describes people traveling for health services?
a)
Spa trips
b)
Eco-tourism
c)
Medical tourism
d)
Sport tourism
53.
How do social media platforms affect tourism?
a)
Slow bookings
b)
Encourage travel
c)
Hide tourist locations
d)
Reduce internet traffic
54.
What is one reason tourists are attracted to Uluru?
a)
Shopping
b)
Cultural and natural significance
c)
Snow sports
d)
Business conferences
55.
Which group works to promote Australian tourism globally?
a)
AirBnB Australia
b)
Tourism Australia
c)
TripAdvisor
d)
Jetstar
56.
What is a benefit of off-peak travel?
a)
More expensive
b)
Overcrowding
c)
Fewer crowds and lower costs
d)
Less accommodation available
57.
What is a "World Heritage Site"?
a)
A local museum
b)
An important international airport
c)
A site of global natural/cultural value
d)
A modern city
58.
What can help tourism grow in remote areas?
a)
Fewer airports
b)
Poor roads
c)
Better infrastructure
d)
High travel costs
59.
What is business tourism?
a)
People traveling for shopping
b)
People traveling for conferences/work
c)
Students traveling
d)
Tourism for retirement
60.
How does tourism support cultural exchange?
a)
Through souvenirs
b)
Reduces migration
c)
Encourages interaction between cultures
d)
Promotes nationalism
61.
What is one positive economic impact of tourism?
a)
Job creation
b)
Pollution increase
c)
Habitat destruction
d)
Water shortage
62.
What is one negative environmental impact of tourism?
a)
Increased jobs
b)
Improved education
c)
Damage to ecosystems
d)
Cultural exchange
63.
How can tourism affect local cultures?
a)
Has no effect
b)
Encourages only traditional dress
c)
Can both support and challenge traditions
d)
Makes them disappear
64.
What is cultural commodification in tourism?
a)
Destroying culture
b)
Turning culture into products for sale
c)
Ignoring tourists
d)
Promoting heritage sites
65.
What is an example of environmental degradation due to tourism?
a)
Increased literacy
b)
Soil erosion from heavy foot traffic
c)
More trees planted
d)
Urban renewal
66.
How can tourism promote sustainability?
a)
Encouraging overuse of resources
b)
Limiting access to nature
c)
Supporting eco-friendly businesses
d)
Avoiding cultural events
67.
What is one example of over-tourism?
a)
More tour guides available
b)
Massive crowds damaging local life
c)
Opening more parks
d)
Tourists visiting farms
68.
What is a social benefit of tourism?
a)
Cultural exchange
b)
Litter increase
c)
Higher crime rate
d)
Price inflation
69.
How can tourism negatively affect housing in popular destinations?
a)
Increases supply
b)
Lowers rent
c)
Drives up prices
d)
Makes more homes available
70.
What can governments do to reduce tourism’s environmental impact?
a)
Remove limits on entry
b)
Ban travel entirely
c)
Create regulations and limits
d)
Build more hotels
71.
What is an environmental footprint in tourism?
a)
Size of a tour group
b)
Environmental cost of activities
c)
Number of brochures printed
d)
Visitor tickets
72.
What does sustainable tourism aim to do?
a)
Maximise profit
b)
Expand hotel chains
c)
Balance needs of environment, locals, and tourists
d)
Focus on rich tourists
73.
What is a benefit of community-based tourism?
a)
Run by outsiders
b)
Exploits workers
c)
Profits go to local people
d)
Keeps tourists away
74.
Which of the following is a long-term impact of irresponsible tourism?
a)
Road traffic
b)
Deforestation
c)
Increased museum entry fees
d)
Cheaper flights
75.
What is ecotourism?
a)
Nature-based, responsible tourism
b)
Large cruise tourism
c)
Wildlife zoos only
d)
Theme park travel
76.
Why do some local residents oppose tourism?
a)
It creates jobs
b)
They enjoy large crowds
c)
It can disrupt their lifestyle
d)
They dislike travel
77.
What is the “seasonal” impact of tourism?
a)
More visitors during school terms
b)
Tourism income depends on the season
c)
Tourists always travel in winter
d)
Only domestic travel occurs
78.
How can local wildlife be harmed by tourism?
a)
By being protected
b)
By feeding or disturbing them
c)
By natural migration
d)
Through educational tours
79.
What is a carbon offset in travel?
a)
Discount for bus travel
b)
Travel tax
c)
Money paid to reduce carbon impact
d)
Free tickets for eco-tourists
80.
What is a major challenge of tourism in protected areas like national parks?
a)
Too few visitors
b)
Lack of toilets
c)
Damage to sensitive environments
d)
Lack of restaurants
81.
What is trade?
a)
Exchanging gifts
b)
Movement of people
c)
Buying and selling of goods/services
d)
Creating new technologies
82.
What is the main reason countries trade?
a)
Entertainment
b)
Lack of workers
c)
To access resources and products
d)
To reduce population
83.
What is Australia’s top export?
a)
Cars
b)
Coal
c)
Gold
d)
Wheat
84.
What is an import?
a)
A good sold overseas
b)
A good produced locally
c)
A good brought into a country
d)
A local tax
85.
What is a benefit of international trade?
a)
Isolation
b)
Limited food options
c)
Access to goods from around the world
d)
More travel restrictions
86.
Which technology has helped trade become faster and more global?
a)
Steam engines
b)
Email only
c)
Internet and shipping containers
d)
Horse and cart
87.
What does a “global supply chain” mean?
a)
Farming across regions
b)
Product parts made in many countries
c)
Only trading with allies
d)
Exporting to one country
88.
What is a tariff?
a)
Trade ban
b)
Import tax
c)
Free gift
d)
Advertising campaign
89.
What is a free trade agreement (FTA)?
a)
A gift-based system
b)
Agreement to remove trade barriers
c)
Tax increase on exports
d)
Ban on international goods
90.
Which country is Australia’s largest trading partner?
a)
USA
b)
UK
c)
China
d)
India
91.
What is an example of a service export?
a)
Coal
b)
Tourism
c)
Wheat
d)
Iron ore
92.
What is a common concern about global trade?
a)
Lack of packaging
b)
Loss of local jobs
c)
Too many products
d)
Less advertising
93.
What is the main mode of transport for global trade?
a)
Aircraft
b)
Ships
c)
Cars
d)
Trains
94.
How does trade promote interconnection?
a)
Separates cultures
b)
Makes countries dependent
c)
Links producers and consumers globally
d)
Reduces technology use
95.
What is meant by “globalisation”?
a)
Isolation of countries
b)
Only local goods used
c)
Increased global interconnection
d)
Natural disasters
96.
What organisation monitors global trade rules?
a)
WTO (World Trade Organization)
b)
UNESCO
c)
UNHCR
d)
NATO
97.
What are exports?
a)
Goods sold abroad
b)
Goods bought online
c)
Imported items
d)
Used local products
98.
Which Australian export supports education trade?
a)
Wheat
b)
International students
c)
Machinery
d)
Mining
99.
How does trade affect the environment?
a)
Reduces pollution
b)
Improves air quality
c)
Increases transport emissions
d)
Stops climate change
100.
How can consumers influence global trade?
a)
Through shopping choices
b)
By avoiding all imports
c)
By voting for new leaders
d)
Through local travel
101.
What is fair trade?
a)
Trade with no taxes
b)
Trade that supports fair prices and workers’ rights
c)
Fast and cheap global trade
d)
Trade between friends
102.
What is a developing country in trade terms?
a)
A country with advanced tech
b)
A country with low income and industry
c)
A rich country
d)
A country that bans imports
103.
How can international trade be unfair?
a)
All countries benefit equally
b)
Rich countries control prices
c)
Workers are always paid more
d)
No impact on environment
104.
What product is commonly associated with fair trade campaigns?
a)
Cars
b)
Phones
c)
Coffee
d)
Furniture
105.
Why do farmers in developing nations often receive low profits?
a)
They overcharge
b)
They control world markets
c)
Middlemen and global companies take most profits
d)
They use digital tools
106.
What is the Fairtrade logo used for?
a)
Tourism brands
b)
Identifying fair trade-certified products
c)
Warning of trade risks
d)
Country of origin
107.
What does ethical consumerism mean?
a)
Buying only local goods
b)
Avoiding expensive items
c)
Making buying choices that support rights and sustainability
d)
Using recycled bags
108.
What role can consumers play in fair trade?
a)
Reduce shopping
b)
Ignore labels
c)
Buy certified fair trade goods
d)
Demand lower prices
109.
How can fair trade benefit producers?
a)
Makes farming harder
b)
Provides stable income and better conditions
c)
Causes price drops
d)
Limits food variety
110.
What is child labour in unfair trade contexts?
a)
Children helping at home
b)
Underage children working in poor conditions
c)
Children in school
d)
Paid apprenticeships
111.
Which industry often uses child labour in developing countries?
a)
Space travel
b)
Cocoa farming
c)
Banking
d)
Car manufacturing
112.
What is a trade barrier?
a)
A wall between markets
b)
Policies that restrict trade
c)
International treaty
d)
Bonus export system
113.
What is “dumping” in trade?
a)
Disposing waste abroad
b)
Selling goods cheaply to flood markets
c)
Refusing trade deals
d)
Donating goods for free
114.
Why are some trade agreements criticised?
a)
They include poor countries
b)
They are always fair
c)
They favour wealthy nations
d)
They use fair pricing
115.
Which group promotes fair trade standards globally?
a)
UN
b)
World Bank
c)
Fairtrade International
d)
WTO
116.
What is the goal of fair trade certification?
a)
Increase competition
b)
Reduce worker rights
c)
Ensure fair wages and conditions
d)
End all imports
117.
How can unfair trade harm the environment?
a)
Encourages eco farming
b)
Promotes conservation
c)
Leads to overfarming and pollution
d)
Reduces production
118.
What is one challenge with implementing fair trade globally?
a)
Too many farmers
b)
Lack of consumer awareness
c)
All goods are organic
d)
Exporting becomes illegal
119.
What is the difference between free trade and fair trade?
a)
None
b)
Free trade ignores ethics; fair trade focuses on justice
c)
Free trade supports all workers
d)
Fair trade means no trade limits
120.
How can schools promote awareness about fair trade?
a)
Selling cheap imported goods
b)
Teaching supply chains only
c)
Educating students and using fair trade products
d)
Avoiding trade topics
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