CMS6-Unit 10 -Australia-Test Review
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| True or False? Due to an abundance of many natural resources and a relatively small population, Australia is one of the world’s largest exporters of minerals and agricultural products. | True
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| Few people live in this part of Australia because of its dryness (lack of rainfall and surface water): | Outback (interior)
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| Most people in Australia live along the Eastern and Southeastern coasts because of the presence of all of the following except: | good food
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| Due to the impact of the British colonization of Australia the religion and language practiced by most Australians are which of the following? | English and Christianity
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| How does the high literacy rate in Australia affect its economy and enhance the standard of living for its citizens? | Australia’s high literacy rate contributes to its economic success and promotes a high standard of living.
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| In which system of government does the legislature elect the executive leader of the government? | parliamentary democracy
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| What is a basic way citizens of a democratic nation can influence the government? | voting
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| The leader of the Parliament in countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom is called the | prime minister
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| Which type of government would most likely abolish all opposing political parties, the direct election of leaders, and free speech? | autocratic
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| As the leader of your political party, you were chosen to be the government by your co-workers in the legislature. Which form of government do you have? | parliamentary
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| Which best describes how a parliamentary democracy differs from a presidential democracy? | The head of the government is a member of the legislature
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| A system of government in which a monarch is guided by a constitution whereby his/her rights, duties, and responsibilities are spelled out in written law or by custom. | Constitutional monarchy
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| A form of government in which sovereign power is formally divided - usually by means of a constitution - between a central authority and a number of constituent regions (states, colonies, or provinces). | Federal (Federation)
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| A political system in which the legislature (parliament) selects the government - a prime minister, premier, or chancellor along with the cabinet ministers - according to party strength as expressed in elections. | Parliamentary democracy
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| Australia's government power is divided between one central and several regional authorities. Name the type of government. | Federal
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| Which of following best describes a market economy? | A person can start any legal business and charge any price
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| In which economic system are the production and distribution of goods owned by private individuals or corporations? | market
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| In a traditional economic system people usually exchange goods or services rather than use money. Which of the following is an example of this exchange process? | bartering with a seller
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| The economic system of communist countries is most closely related to which of the following? | command
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| A market economy is very different from a command economy. Which of the following is found in a market economy? | competition
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| Which of the following explanations would reflect a country with a mixed economy (i.e., between a pure market and pure command)? | A combination of privately-owned industry and government control
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| When a country has a market economy, which of these statements correctly defines this system? | Companies produce goods of their choice and consumers decide whether to buy the goods.
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| Which term best describes an economic system in which the people—not the government—own land, factories, and businesses? | market
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| Which trade barrier discourages trade by placing a tax on foreign goods? | Tariff
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| Which word has the same meaning as the economic term "tariff"? | tax
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| What is the purpose of a tariff, such as a protective tariff? | to increase the prices of imported goods and protect a country's own industries from foreign competition
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| A country's parliament votes to increase tariffs upon goods from another country. This is an example of | a representative democracy restricting trade
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| You a governor in Australia.Surfing has a huge impact on your economy. You want to: * Protect Australian surfboard manufacturers from foreign competition, *Generate more taxes. What type of trade barrier would accomplish both of these goals? | tariff
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| In a speech, the Prime Minister says: “My plan will give incentives to companies who invest in new computers and wireless communications systems.” The PM’s plan is based on the conclusion that: | An investment in capital goods will increase the country’s gross domestic product (GDP)
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| In a speech, the Prime Minister says: “My plan will give incentives to companies who provide technology education and training for their employees.” The Prime Minister’s plan is based on the conclusion that: | An investment in human capital will increase the country’s gross domestic product (GDP)
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| A sixth−grade class decides to open a popcorn stand. The stand and the popcorn popper are examples of which factor of production? | capital resources
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| In the speech, the Prime Minister says: “My plan will give incentives to companies who invest in new computers and wireless communications systems.” The Prime Minister’s plan is based on the conclusion that: | An investment in capital goods will increase the country’s gross domestic product (GDP)
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| In the speech, the Prime Minister says: “My plan will give tax breaks and incentives to Australians who want to start their own small business...” The Prime Minister’s plan is based on the conclusion that: | Promoting entrepreneurship will improve economic development
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| In a speech, the Prime Minister says: “My plan for energy independence will focus on sources of energy we have here in Australia—including oil & natural gas, wind, and solar power.” The Prime Minister’s plan is based on the conclusion that: | The development and use of domestic natural resources will help the Australian economy.
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| The first Australians were nomadic hunters and gatherers. When Europeans reached Australia, they called the dark−skinned people they encountered | Aborigines
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| Who were the first inhabitants of Australia? | People who migrated from Asia (Aborigines)
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| The British colonized Australia and made a penal colony for prisoners. Which of the folowing is not a reason why the British used Australia as a place to send prisoners? | Australia was encouraging migration at the time
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| In the late 1700s the British government used the colony of Australia as | a prison to which criminals could be sent
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| Why did so many aborigines die after European colonization of Australia? | Europeans brought new diseases to Australia
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| Locate on a map: the Great Barrier Reef, Coral Sea, Ayers Rock (Uluru), Tasmania, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Tropic of Capricorn, Darling River, Murray River, and the Great Victoria Desert. | Study your Australia Map assignment
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| Constructed Response-Directions: Choose one of the following questions to copy and answer. Be sure to give a complete answer with examples and details from the unit. Be sure to write in complete sentences. | Why did the British colonize Australia, and what was the impact of British colonization on Australia’s indigenous peoples?
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| Constructed Response-Directions: Choose one of the following questions to copy and answer. Be sure to give a complete answer with examples and details from the unit. Be sure to write in complete sentences. | What is the structure of the Australian government and what role does the citizen have as a participant in Australia’s government?
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| Constructed Response-Directions: Choose one of the following questions to copy and answer. Be sure to give a complete answer with examples and details from the unit. Be sure to write in complete sentences. | How does the factors of location, climate, access to water, and natural resources affect trade and where Australians choose to live and work?
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