Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

D - SS - Unit 5

History of Australia - Population & Resources

QuestionAnswer
What is the major industry in the Outback? mining
Which state has the most precious metals? western Australia
Where does Australia send many resources? China
In the late 1700's, who did Great Britain send to Australia? criminals
What happened to force Great Britain to stop sending criminals to Georgia? American War of Independence
What happened in the mid-19th century that led thousands of immigrants to go to South Australia? gold rush
What religion did the Europeans spread in Australia upon arrival? Christianity
What language did the Europeans spread in Australia upon arrival? English
Who are Australia’s main export trading partners? China, Japan, South Korea & US
Who are Australia’s main import trading partners? China, US, Japan, Singapore, Germany & South Korea
Why are Australia's main trading partners China, Japan, South Korea, and other Asian countries? because of Australia’s location in the southeast Pacific Ocean
What is one of Australia's largest natural resources? coal
Where are 2 other important natural resources? iron ore & gold
What does Australia do with the coal it produces? it provides electricity for its citizens and sells the rest to other countries
What do farmers in the outback raise? sheep
Why do farmers raise sheep? to produce wool to export
What state has the largest concentration of people in Australia? New South Wales
Where do the people that visit Australia most often live? New Zealand
Where do the most people live in Australia? along the eastern and southeastern coastline
Why do people in Australia live along the coast? there is better weather, fresh water, fertile land, and natural resources
Why do many Australians live in large coastal towns? to have access to large industries and international businesses
Created by: lprinke
Popular History sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards