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Australia's Regional and Global Links
Australia's Regional and Global Links
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Geography Yr 6 OC
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AID: Which countries receive the most of Australia's humanitarian aid?
Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and the Solomon Islands
Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East
Afghanitan, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
2
Australia's island status isolates it from region and global affairs?
True
False
3
Which of these is NOT a purpose of APEC?
Improve the economic links between countries.
Increase security in the region through military treaties.
Discuss issues that affect this region.
Improve political links between countries.
4
Overtime, COMMUNICATION technology has _______ Australia's geographical isolation?
decreased
increased
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SPORT: Which government organisation is responsible for promoting Australia's sporting links.
Australian Institute of Sport
Australian Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee
Sport Matters
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TOURISM: Excluding NZ, what was the most-visited destination by Australians in 2015?
UK
USA
Indonesia
China
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CULTURE: Which of the following are examples of
americanisation
?
Tea and cricket and christmas.
Anime and Sushi .
Jeans, baseball caps and Halloween.
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SPORT: How many adults are involved in organised sport in Australia?
Half the population.
More than half of the population.
Less than 10% of the population
Nearly a quarter of the population.
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MIGRATION: Australian migrants originate from more than ____ different countries of origin?
70
100
200
170
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DEFENCE: Does ANZUS mean the United States will come to our aid if we are attacked?
Absolutely! That's the whole point.
The U.S. would feel obligated but there are no guarentees
No way! ANZUS is just a piece of paper.
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Australia's maritime boundaries extend _________ nautical miles from the coastline.
100
200
400
300
12
The Australian government wants to build closer relationships with our Asia-Pacific neighbours.
False
True
13
From where does Australia receive the majority of its imports?
Japan
United States
Taiwan
China
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MIGRATION: What percentage of Australian's were born overseas?
16%
36%
6%
26%
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TRADE: What are Australia's major trade imports?
Machinery, cars, oil, electronic and medical equipment.
Iron ore, gold, coal, meat, wool, alumina, wheat
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Australia is an island.
True
False
17
TOURISM: Excluding New Zealand, where were most visitors to Australia from in 2015?
UK
US
New Zealand
China
18
Which of these is NOT a historical link?
United Kingdom (who colonised Australia)
United States (who came to Australia's aid in WWII)
Japan (who we have a free trade agreement with)
New Zealand (who fought alongside Australian's as ANZACS)
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The Asia Pacific region is made up of
Mostly land locked countries
Mostly western countries
Mostly island countries
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COMSATs create __________ links.
Defence
Tourism
Cultural
Communication
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TRADE: What are Australia's major trade exports?
Machinery, cars, oil, electronic and medical equipment.
Iron ore, gold, coal, meat, wool, alumina, wheat
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CULTURE: The Aboriginal culture is one of the world’s longest surviving cultures.
True
False
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AID: Australia currently spends $5.03 billion dollars on foreign aid.
That’s 0.32% of our GDP, or 32 cents in every $100
That’s 32% of our GDP, or $32 in every $100
That’s 3.2% of our GDP, or $3.20 in every $100
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DEFENCE: Australia's most significant defence links are with which countries?
Afghanistan, Iraq, Timor-Leste and Solomon Islands
United Kingdom, United States and New Zealand
25
Which three oceans surround the continent of Australia?
Southern Ocean, Atlantic Ocean & Indian Ocean
Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean and Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean & Arctic Ocean
26
What is the worlds biggest industry?
Agriculture
Retail
Mining
Tourism
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What is the main reason that AUS is trying to forge more links with Asian and Pacific nations?
We are dissatisfied with our UK and US links.
For the $$$
China is the next super power.
These nations are in close proximity to our own.
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How important are Australia's regional and global links?
Meh...
Pretty important.
Critically important!!
Important!
29
Which of the following are global links that Australia has with the rest of the world?
Trade, Tourism and Defence
Tourism, Sport and Landmarks
Sport, Aid and Airport control
Migration, Traffic Control and Tourism
30
In terms of geographical location, Australia is closest to which of the following countries?
Papua New Guinea
Indonesia
Tasmania
New Zealand
31
What is Australia's latitude and longitude?
25.2744° N, 133.7751° W
25.2744° S, 133.7751° E
133.7751° E, 25.2744° S
50.2744° S, 90.7751° E
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SPORT: Which sports reflects changing patterns of migration and culture in Australia?
Cricket
Basketball
Rugby Union
Football
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CULTURE: Which of the following is NOT an Australian cultural export?
Mateship, egalitarian attitude.
Bionic ear and Black box flight recorder.
Neighbours, Hi-5, Home and Away.
Vegemite, Arnott's biscuits, Uncle Toby's and meat pies.
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AID: Which of these is NOT an NGO involved in humanitarian aid?
Red Cross
Oxfam
AudAID
World Vision
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COMMUNICATION: What is depicted in the image?
Satellite uplink and downlink stations.
Undersea cables carrying broadband.
Cable TV connections.
Mobile phone towers and connections.
