Australia – Flashcard

Which of the following statements about the physical environment of the Austral Realm is false? A) New Zealand has earthquakes and volcanoes, Australia has only volcanoes B) Australia's rocks are much older than those of New Zealand C) Australia's highest mountains are the Great Dividing Range, while New Zealand has a spine of much higher mountains D) New Zealand has a moderate, moist climate. Australia's climates vary from tropical, to Mediterranean, to desert E) New Zealand has an upland interior, while Australia's interior has mainly low relief

2. The animals found in Australia who carry their young in pouches are collectively known as: A) Marsupials B) Kangaroos C) Eucalyptuses D) Outbacks E) Tasmanian tigers

3. __________ is the study of flora and fauna in spatial perspective. A) Ecology B) Zoogeography C) Phytogeography D) Biogeography

4. Wallace's Line refers to: A) the fault in Australia where earthquakes are particularly severe B) the line separating Australian species from non-Australian species C) the midpoint of the Great Dividing Range D) the place at which Australian waters are divided from New Zealand waters E) the dividing line between the Southern and Pacific oceans

5. Native Australians are known as: A) Maoris B) Cook Islanders C) Aborigines D) Indians E) Marsupials

6. For many years, Australia had an immigration policy that: A) allowed only white people to enter the country B) forced aborigines to move to New Zealand C) encouraged migration from Indonesia D) allowed only former criminals to move into the country E) only allowed relatives of gold miners to enter the country

7. Which of the following is not one of Australia's major problems mentioned in the text? A) aboriginal issues B) environmental degradation C) immigration issues D) land border disputes E) all of the above are major Australian problems mentioned in the text

8. Which of the following statements is false? A) Australia's total population is modest in size. B) The largest core area of Australia is on the southeastern coast. C) Most Australians live in rural areas. D) Much of Australia is arid or semiarid. E) The capital of Australia is Canberra.

9. Which of the following cities is located nearest the Australian capital of Canberra? A) Perth B) Melbourne C) Auckland D) Oakland E) Wellington

10. The governmental structure of Australia is that of a: A) federal state B) unitary state C) socialist society D) monarchy E) communist society

11. The island off the south eastern coast of Australia is known as: A) Tasmania B) Canberra C) Sydney D) South Island E) Christmas Island

12. Most of the core area of Australia is located in the: A) northwest B) northeast C) southwest D) southeast E) Outback

13. About ___ percent of Australians live in cities or towns. A) 17 B) 33 C) 48 D) 72 E) 85

14. The Australian capital city is: A) Canberra B) Sydney C) located in the Northern Territory D) located just west of the Great Dividing Range E) Auckland, just to the south of Wellington

15. The vast interior rural area of Australia is known as the: A) backward zone B) Central Australian State C) aboriginal territories D) Northern Territory E) outback

16. The agricultural activity most closely associated with Australia's moistest environment is: A) dairying B) sheep raising C) wheat farming D) rice cultivation E) oasis agriculture

17. The Eddie Mabo ruling in Australia deals with the rights of: A) Aborigines B) Japanese immigrants C) Tasmanians D) original British migrants E) released prisoners