Social Studies Study Guide Flashcards
What is the world’s largest coral reef system?
The Great Barrier Reef
Why are many of Australia’s animals and plants nowhere else on Earth?
Because of the country’s great distance to and from other large land masses
Where do most Australian’s live?
Southeastern coast
What FACTOR most impacts where people live in Australia?
Climate
How does Australia’s location impact trade?
Australia’s remote location means that trade partners must travel long distances to import or export goods, making trade with Australia expensive and difficult.
What Monolith is sacred to the Aborigines?
Uluru/ Ayers Rock
What are the indigenous people of Australia known as?
Aborigines
What is modern Aboriginal art called?
Dot Art
The trumpet is the most famous Aboriginal instrument?
False
Who was the explorer who that claimed Australia for the British?
James Cook
Are citizens who are 18-70 required by law to vote?
Yes
Australia’s Economy is one of the closest to a “(blank)” Market economy in the world.
Free
What type of economy would the Aborigines have used prior to European colonization?
Traditional Economy
In a Capitalist system, economic decisions such as what goods are produced, how goods are produced, and the prices of goods are made by who?
Private Citizens
Who sets the price for goods in Australia?
Buyers and sellers agree upon a price
