study guide unit 11 geography and development of australia with answers
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Study Guide Unit 11 Geography and Development of Australia
THURSDAY APRIL 1, 2010
WITH ANSWERS1. Be able to label these places on a map:
-Great Barrier Reef -Great Victoria Desert
-Coral Sea -Indian Ocean
-Australia's Capital -Ayers Rock
2. Why are some plants and animals only in Australia, and not in other parts of the world?
Because of the countries great distance from other large land masses.
3. What country would Australia most likely trade with?
China
4. What is the predominant language in Australia?
English
5. Where are the Aborigines from?
Asia (Southeast Asia)
6. What is the most important aspect of the Aborigine culture?
Belief in Dream Time
7. What do indigenous natives of Australia have in common with Latin America?
Europeans brought new diseases, killing indigenous people
8. Be able to describe Australia's culture. Include the influences from the Europeans and the Aborigines on Australian culture.
Music- digeridoo, clapsticks. Religion- 64% Christian, Aboriginal Dream Time
Art- dot painting, rock painting Language- Australian English, Aboriginal Australian