WorksheetsIs Australia an urbanised country?
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
Why is Australia considered an urbanised country?
A high percentage of the population lives in cities.
Most people live in rural areas.
Australia has very few cities.
The majority of the population works in agriculture.
Which option shows both a positive and a negative effect of Australia's urban growth?
Increased economic opportunities and increased traffic congestion
Decreased employment rates and improved air quality
Reduced access to services and lower housing demand
Declining population and enhanced rural development
Ecological Footprint: What does it measure in cities?
Ecological Footprint measures the environmental impact of how we live in cities.
Ecological Footprint measures the economic growth of cities.
Ecological Footprint measures the population density of cities.
Ecological Footprint measures the cultural diversity in cities.
How do urbanisation patterns differ between Australia and the United States?
Australia has more people living in a few large cities, while the United States has people spread across many cities.
The United States has more people living in rural areas than Australia.
Australia's urbanisation is less concentrated than the United States.
Both countries have the same urbanisation patterns.
What is Australia's population in 2024?
20M
25M
30M
15M
What is Australia's population density (people per km²)?
10
3.3
50
100
______% of Australians live in cities.
90%
60%
75%
50%
______% of Australians live within 50km of the coast.
85%
60%
40%
95%
Most Australians live in cities along the coast. The interior is mostly empty.
True
False
In 1901, what percentage of Australians lived in capital cities?
36%
65%
66%
72%
In 1976, what percentage of Australians lived in capital cities?
36%
65%
66%
72%
In 2024, ____% of Australians live in capital cities.
66%
45%
80%
55%
In 2053, what percentage of Australians are expected to live in capital cities?
36%
65%
66%
72%
By 2053, 89% of Australians will live in the four largest cities.
True
False
Which parts of Australia have the highest population density?
The interior (Outback)
The south-east and south-west coasts
The northern regions
The very remote areas
Settlements in Australia are mostly along the coast.
True
False
Which Australian city is projected to have the largest population in 2066?
Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
Perth
According to the graph 'Capital Cities: Present and Future', what will Perth's population be in 2066?
About 5,000,000
About 2,000,000
About 7,000,000
About 3,500,000
Brisbane's population is projected to more than double by 2066.
True
False
According to the graph, which city had a higher population in 2024?
Sydney
Melbourne
Hobart's population in 2024 is less than _______.
500,000
1,000,000
750,000
2,000,000
All Australian capital cities are projected to grow by 2066.
True
False
What is urban sprawl?
The spread of cities into nearby rural areas, using farmland and natural spaces.
The upward growth of cities, saving farmland and nature.
People moving from cities to rural areas.
Cities getting smaller as people leave.
Which of these is a result of urban sprawl?
Loss of Farmland
Increased Forest Area
Reduced Pollution
More Natural Habitats
Urban sprawl destroys ________ like wetlands and coastal dunes.
ecosystems
vehicles
skyscrapers
sidewalks
Sprawling cities mean longer commutes, causing congestion and ________.
pollution
happiness
wealth
tranquility
Which natural feature was easy to shape and cleared as Perth grew?
Wetlands
Farmland
Coastal Sand Dunes
Forests
Inland areas once used for farming were absorbed by _________?
housing estates
shopping malls
industrial parks
public parks
Perth's large size led to reliance on what, causing traffic congestion?
Public transport
Freeways and private vehicles
Bicycles
Walking paths
What does an ecological footprint measure?
The money spent on food
The amount of land needed for a person's lifestyle, including food, water, housing, transport, and waste
The number of cars a person owns
The water used per year
Fill in the blank: The global average ecological footprint per person in 2024 is ____ hectares.
2.8
1.5
4.2
3.6
Australia's ecological footprint per person is ____ hectares per year, more than double the global average.
6.9
3.2
4.5
2.8
The United States has one of the highest ecological footprints, at ____ hectares per person per year.
8.4
5.2
10.1
6.7
Which Australian capital city has the highest ecological footprint according to the chart?
Darwin
Perth
Sydney
Adelaide
Which Australian capital city has the lowest ecological footprint according to the chart?
Hobart
Adelaide
Canberra
Melbourne
Fill in the blank: Darwin has the ______ ecological footprint among the listed cities.
highest
lowest
average
smallest
Are all Australian capital cities' ecological footprints above the global average?
True
False
'Ecological footprint' refers to:
the amount of land and resources required to support a person's lifestyle
the number of people living in a city
the total area of a city
the amount of pollution produced by a city
What is the population of the United States in 2024?
25 million
326.7 million
81 million
90 million
What percent of the U.S. population is urban?
81%
90%
50%
70%
How many U.S. cities have over 1 million people?
5
10
11
4
Fill in the blank: In the U.S., 1 in ___ people live in New York or Los Angeles.
10
20
5
50
What is Australia's population in 2024?
326.7 million
25 million
81 million
90 million
What percentage of people in Australia live in cities?
81%
90%
50%
70%
How many Australian cities have over 1 million people?
5
10
11
4
Fill in the blank: 4 in 10 Australians live in ______ or Sydney.
Melbourne
Brisbane
Perth
Adelaide
What is one way that farm technology contributed to urbanisation?
Machines replaced workers, reducing the need for rural labour on farms.
Factories were built in rural areas.
Railways stopped transporting goods.
Cities became less attractive.
How did factory jobs contribute to urbanisation?
They reduced employment opportunities in cities.
Manufacturing industries in cities offered more employment opportunities.
They made cities less liveable.
They replaced railway networks.
Fill in the blank: Railway networks allowed goods to move between cities, spurring ________ growth.
urban
rural
agricultural
industrial
Which new technologies made cities more liveable and attractive?
Steel skyscrapers and utilities like electricity
Farm machinery
Railway engines
Factory equipment
What is the number of homeless people in the USA according to the data on consequences of urbanisation?
116,000
553,000
3,800
50 per 10,000
According to the data on consequences of urbanisation, which country has a higher rate of homelessness per 10,000 people?
USA
Australia
Fill in the blank: Over ______ premature deaths annually in Los Angeles are caused by air pollution according to the consequences of urbanisation data.
3,800
1,200
10,000
500
According to the consequences of urbanisation, which country generally has good air quality but faces urban air pollution due to cars and industry?
USA
Australia
According to the consequences of urbanisation, high population density makes disease transmission easier, especially in ______ neighbourhoods.
disadvantaged
affluent
suburban
industrial
According to the consequences of urbanisation, urban poor face reduced access to sanitation, hygiene facilities, and ______ services.
healthcare
transport
education
recreational
What percentage of people in Australia live in urban areas?
90%
60%
75%
82%
Australians use how many hectares per person, which is more than double the global average?
6.9 hectares
3.2 hectares
4.5 hectares
2.8 hectares
Which of the following is a consequence of urban sprawl in Australia?
Increased farmland
Destroyed ecosystems
Decreased traffic congestion
Reduced car-dependency
Both Australia and the USA face similar urbanisation challenges. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a challenge?
A) Homelessness
B) Pollution
C) Formation of massive conurbations
D) Increased agricultural production
