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“Semi-arid” and “dry” describe what kind of region?
a) desert
b) ocean
c) mountain
d) river

The outback of Australia is
a) the continent’s dry interior region.
b) the continent’s dry coastal region.
c) the continent’s ocean region.
d) the continent’s wetland region.

What is the official language of Australia?
a) English
b) Australian
c) Spanish
d) American

Which religion do most people in Australia follow today?
a) Christian mostly Roman Catholic
b) Judiasm mostly Roman Catholic
c) Islam mostly Roman Catholic
d) No religions are in Australia

Today Australia has a ____ economy. During the time of the Aborigines, they had a ___ economy.
a) mixed market; traditional
b) mixed market; command
c) mixed democratic; traditional
d) mixed trasitional; market

The Great Barrier Reef is located in the
a) Coral Sea
b) Indian Ocean
c) Ayers Rock
d) Atlantic Ocean

If you wanted to travel from Ayers Rock to the Great Barrier Reef, in which direction would you go?
a) northeast
b) southeast
c) northwest
d) southwest

Who represents Queen Elizabeth II in Australia?
a) Governor General
b) Queen Elizabeth II
c) President
d) Prime Minister

Who is given the most power in Australia’s government – the Queen or prime minister?
a) prime minister
b) president
c) governor-general
d) queen

Which branch of government makes the laws?
a) legislative branch (parliament)
b) judicial branch (parliament)
c) legislative branch (congress)
d) executive branch (senate)

Which official is voted into office- the Queen or prime minister?
a) prime minister
b) queen
c)
d)

Where do most people live in Australia?
a) southeast
b) southwest
c) middle
d) northeast

Why do most people live in southeast Australia?
a) climate
b) water
c) languages
d) jobs

Describe the literacy rate and standard of living in Australia.
a) both are high
b) literacy rate/low--------------- standard of living/high
c) literacy rate/high--------------- standard of living/low
d) both are low

Why would a tourist travel to Australia during the months of December through March?
a) It’s summer there.
b) It's winter there.
c) It's cheaper there.
d) It's free there.

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